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Regulation & Law
20th Aug 20250 861Banking 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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Marketing
8th Nov 20241 2,058ASA 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
22nd May 20240 696Estate 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
24th Apr 20240 3,562Property 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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Latest property news
31st Jan 20240 1,485Estate 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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31st Jan 20240 1,024Property 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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24th Jan 20240 1,000Watchdog 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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6th Dec 20230 1,052RE/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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21st Jun 20230 1,056Public 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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15th Feb 20230 978OFFICIAL: Tenant referencing firm made ‘misleading claims’ in ads
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld a complaint that some statements made by Homeppl could not be substantiated.
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