Chapter 3.6.
Regulations on advertisements

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Learning outcomes of this chapter:

  • Conversant with the duties in respect of advertisement under the Code of Ethics and Professional Client Care.
  • Apply the Practice Guidelines on Ethical Advertising for marketing local and foreign properties, including but not limited to
    • The do’s and don’ts for all advertising methods, e.g. flyers, pamphlets, banners, classified advertisements, SMS text, cold calling, email, internet, roadshows, talks and seminars
  • Comply with URA, HDB and other relevant authority’s policies and guidelines governing marketing of various types of properties, including but not limited to
    • Clear communication on usable and void areas for all properties, and approved use for non-residential properties to clients
    • Prohibition of statements prejudicial to cobrokerage, race, religion, culture, etc
  • Comply with all other applicable laws governing advertising requirements, including but not limited to
    • Building Control (Outdoor Advertising) Regulations for outdoor advertisements
    • URA’s guidelines for outdoor signs in the Central Area
    • Singapore Code of Advertising Practice (SCAP) through the Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore (ASAS)
    • By-laws from Town Council on advertisement
    • Landowner/LTA/SLA’s clearance on building facility or directional signs (if applicable) before application for advertisement licence from BCA Cross-refer to Paper 2, Unit 4.1 on Housing Developers (Control & Licensing) Act and Sale of Commercial Properties Act governing marketing of uncompleted properties.
  • Comply with Personal Data Protection Act 2012 for the collection, use and disclosure of personal data for marketing and Do Not Call Registry.

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