What data do we collect?

The data we collect depends on the type of service you are acquiring from Foster and Edwards:

Initial Enquiries: by Applicants:

• Full name
• Contact Number
• Email address
• Employment status and job role
• Student status (If applicable)

Applicants proceeding to referencing:

• Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, passport photo ID/driver's licence etc)
• Financial details (Bank statements, wage slips, SA100/SA102 forms, accountant references etc)
• Employment details (Name of employer, place of employment, employer references etc)
• Information relating to previous accommodation (landlord references etc)

Individuals acting as guarantors:

• Personal identification information (Name, email address, phone number, passport photo ID/driver's licence etc)
• Financial details (Bank statements)
• Proof of home ownership (mortgage statement, title deeds etc)
• Employment details (Name of employer, place of employment, employer references etc).

Data we collect about you
Data that is collected about you:

You will directly provide us with most of the data we collect. We collect and process data when:

• You voluntarily enquire about our properties or services via our website, telephone, other online portals including Zoopla, Rightmove, Gumtree etc.
• You are registered to our system upon receipt of your enquiry.
• You commence the referencing process.
• You personally deliver or email in relevant documentation for the referencing process.
• Foster and Edwards may also receive your data indirectly from references from previous landlords, accountants, employers etc.

We use this information to:

Distinguish you from other users.

Contact you if necessary.

Analyse property interest for lettings/sale surveys and statistics.

Referencing procedures.

How this can be beneficial to you

You can opt to receive property alerts and marketing emails to your email or mobile phone, keeping you up to date with the current property market.