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Buying or renting a flat or house

CoPE
Course ref:
12655
Provider:
Base 25 
Location Postcode:
WV1 1ST 
Duration:
Approximately 45 mins 
Exam board:
None 
Fees (£):
15.00 per hour per worker, some activities may require 2 workers + 3.00 per pupil for cost of materials 
Careers:
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/index.cfm?id-1 
Location:
A member of the team will visit your learning base or you can go to Castle House, Wheeler's Fold, Wolverhampton 
Places:
15 
Level:
1|2 
More info:
Go to website 
Date added:
23/10/2009
Show Wider Key Skills Information
Challenges:
  • Module 4, Section A, Challenge 6

    Module 4 - Independent Living
    Section A
    Challenge 6


    Using newspapers and other sources of information, find out how much it would cost to:

    a) rent
    b) buy

    A flat or a house.

    Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each option and how you could cut costs with each.

Ages:
  • 14 to 16
Wider Key Skills
Working with others
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Problem Solving
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Planning and Research
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Description

Staff at Base 25 will help you find out about the costs involved with buying or renting a flat or house. Use newspapers, the internet and information from estate agents to find out what you would have to pay for. Discuss with staff the advantages and disadvantages of buying or renting and produce a report on your findings.