Banishing To Let Signs

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Estate agents using the houses they’ve sold or let as free advertising space is a common grumble from Walthamstow residents. Aside from the visual clutter, it gives the impression that the area is transitory with people constantly moving in and out.

The law states that Estate Agents must remove boards within 14 days of a property being sold or let, and Waltham Forest Council have launched a scheme to clamp down on those that ignore the law.

To report boards that never get taken down contact Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000. The estate agents responsible will then be issued with a fixed penalty of 100 pounds per board.

Picture courtesy Fin Fahey