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High-end housebuilder agrees to change property ad after complaint
The Advertising Standards Authority investigated the online advert after receiving a complaint that was misleading about the number of bedrooms.
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Regulation & Law
Banking giant censured over ‘misleading’ housing advert claims
Lloyds Banking Group's £19.5 billion funding ad ruled misleading by advertising watchdog after it implied the money was a donation.
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ASA singles out estate agency’s ad for ‘objectifying men’
As part of International Men’s Day the ASA has highlighted Lewis Oliver Estates’ banned "WOW! WHAT A PACKAGE" ad campaign for its inappropriate depiction of masculinity.
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Marketing
Estate agency agrees to drop ‘5-star’ claim after complaint
NEXA Properties stopped claiming it had more 5-star reviews than any other agent, after a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Regulation & Law
Property firm investigated over clever but ‘misleading’ flyer
Fast Move Estates has promised not to repeat the campaign, which used direct mail flyers that looked very similar to Parcelforce 'missed delivery' cards.
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Estate agency agrees to change misleading ads after complaint
Town & Country Estate Agents will ensure future adverts make it clear if a property has a leasehold or freehold title.
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Property giant slammed over misleading energy claims
The Advertising Standards Authority has hauled Churchill Retirement Living over the coals after it published energy saving claims fronted by Esther Rantzen.
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Watchdog upholds ‘racial stereotyping’ complaint against industry recruitment firm
Outsourceful's mailshot used language which supported 'racial and ethnic stereotypes' the Advertising Standards Authority has said.
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RE/MAX takes GetAgent to task over misleading advertising and wins
ASA upholds complaint and tells GetAgent not to claim they offered impartial recommendations or that agents did not pay to appear.
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Public complaint upheld over estate agency’s prize draw
The Advertising Standards Authority found Blenheim Sales and Lettings had not made it clear how winners claimed draw prizes.
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