Is this Purplebricks advert misleading or is it clever marketing?
The Guild has warned that the ‘advertisement must not be misleading for consumers’, and says any concerns should be referred to the local authority trading standards office.
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Roman Abramovich selling £150m London property to avoid sanctions, MP claims
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is in the process of selling his £150m London property, Parliament has heard. It is claimed that he is “terrified of being sanctioned”.
Foxtons reports much improved performance as profits soar
The London estate agency reports that revenues across all business segments last year were well ahead of the prior year and 2019.
Well-established firm to launch sustained TV advertising campaign
The company says the first TV advertising campaign will start today.
Comings & Goings
Snippets of property industry news: Iain McKenzie, appointed to the board of Agents Giving, Spicerhaart announces key appointment; Martin Leggett joins Henry Adams
Agents told to review client identities due unprecedented western sanctions
Estate agents being reminded to review all client identity information to ensure that the potential buyer is not from a country listed on the financial sanctions register.
Belvoir launches new podcast
Belvoir has launched its official podcast, and the first episode is available now.
Hortons goes carbon neutral
Hortons is the latest estate agency to show their commitment to combating climate change by off-setting their environmental impacts.
Estate agents take a stand against criminal activity
UK estate agents are increasingly demonstrating their commitment to anti-money laundering, with more newly AML-registered businesses than any other sector, analysis shows.
Well-established agency ceases trading
The agency is no longer trading and will soon be placed into creditor’s voluntary liquidation.