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The world might seem focused on urbanization, but over the past five years of our Housing Futures research, we have seen the emergence of a new trend in housing — the desire to move back to rural locations.

With advancements in technology, villages are now more connected than ever. Our Housing Futures research, focusing on The Village Revival, identified that 21% of respondents expressed a desire to move to a village making it probably the most popular location for buyers. Those looking to move cited neighborhood safety (86%), space between neighbors (58%) and a strong community feel (48%) as key factors to leave cities and settle in rural location.

Figures show that England's rural economy produces ₤210 billion of economic output. In fact, a quarter of all registered businesses are based in rural locations. The expansion of broadband and mobile communications has seen a greater rate of working from home in rural locations compared to urban areas. It seems that the same factors that once drove urbanization-improving economic and social conditions — are now inspiring the village revival.

So, if you're thinking of moving to a more rural locations, Strutt & Parker is well placed to help.

Our agents take the time to really understand what you're looking for.

No.1 Guide price ₤795,000 A charming four-bedroom period cottage with contemporary accommodation, located in the picturesque Dorset village of Franham.	No.2 Guide price ₤365,000 A generous three-bedroom family home in beautiful surroundings with impressive views over the countryside and beyond.
No.3 Guide price ₤775,000 A five-bedroom outstanding house with magnificent coastal views. The house was built in the 1980s and has been repainted and redecorated in the last five years by the current owners.	No.4 Guide price ₤190,000 A traditional Hebridean-style single-bedroom cottage, offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique holiday cottage which has excellent income producing potential.

1. （1） Which of the following statements is FALSE about rural locations?

   A . Most of the registered businesses are based in rural areas. B . One fifth people interviewed have a desire to live in rural areas. C . Villages are more convenient and suitable for living than ever before. D . Villages usually have a safe, undisturbed but closely connected neighborhood.
3. （2） Mike is planning to invest in a village cottage at a relatively low price and lend it to parents with two children. He is most likely to choose the          cottage.

   A . No.1 B . No.2 C . No.3 D . No.4
5. （3） Readers can most probably see the above information              .

   A . in a textbook. B . on a website. C . in a TV program. D . in the newspaper.