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Developer’s watery marketing is referred to advertising watchdog
Essex developer's ad for an off-plan new-build site by a lake led one member of the public to refer it to the ASA.
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Housing ministers rapped over ‘advertorials’ by own marketing watchdog!
DLUHC told it must not repeat seven adverts that promoted the Government’s levelling-up agenda after complaints from Labour MPs.
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Spicerhaart branch in Norwich ticked off by advertising watchdog
Advertising Standards Authority told firm to remove advert after complaint from member of public
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Online lettings agency reported to ASA over ‘misleading’ fees comparisons
James Lace says website's fees comparisons with competitor agencies are not accurate, but LettingaProperty.com disputes his findings.
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Student lettings firm told to give competition winner her prize
Homes For Students is told by advertising industry watchdog to comply with the T&Cs of its own promotional competition.
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Stags asked to make selling fees clearer after complaint
Leading West Country agents agrees to make mandatory fees and 'plus VAT' clearer to potential customers.
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Leading rent guarantor service changes website after public complaint
Housing Hand says website was changed in full co-operation with the Advertising Standards Authority so it's clearer what its service entails.
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Purplebricks reported for two ‘misleading’ competitor comparison ads
Hybrid agency removes claims that it sold properties faster and for a higher average price than its top competitors.
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Online estate agency take to task over ‘sell for £1’ claim
Advertising regulator the ASA warns agency not to repeat claim when offer in fact comes with conveyancing strings attached.
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Advertising watchdog warns ‘Marie Celeste’ portals over old property listings
The ASA has told two online portals to stop advertising homes for sale listed years ago, often by FSBO vendors.
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