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April 1, 2010 Leave a Comment
We recently came across this useful feature from Google showcasing all the current commercial development projects happening in Auckland. We have no idea where this information is been sourced from but it would be very useful for other sites.
View the map HERE!
FindSpace offers similar functionality in relation to listings. You can view a sample HERE!
February 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
GroupSpace is a very useful feature of the FindSpace site.
What it allows you to do is view multiple listings on one Google Map. See the example HERE.
To generate a GroupSpace map is very simple. All you have to do is carry out a search, any search. You are initially presented with a List View but at the top of the listings you will see the option to View List on Map. Just click this to generate the map.
If there are many listings in one spot you will see a number (showing how many listings there are). Click once on the map to drill down to the next level and repeat if necessary.
Eventually you will see a small yellow icon signifying a listing. If you hover over the icon you will see the address. Click once on the icon and it will give you Summary Information, click on the address to get Detailed Information.
February 12, 2010 Leave a Comment
The SpaceFinder search tool is possibly the most comprehensive and most powerful tool available on any website. We have spent a lot of time deciding what is relevant to our end users and designed it around the factors that most users are interested in.
A typical search string maybe: Office space in Auckland, within the suburbs of Newmarket, Ponsonby or Auckland Central, with usable office space of 300 m2 , storage of 50 m2 , and showroom of 10 m2 . You also require at least four car parks and the building must have air conditioning and possibly a shower.
SpaceFinder is the only search tool that will allow you to search on all these variables, and then once you generate a short list lets you view all the properties on one Google Map, called GroupSpace.
Using SpaceFinder is very easy but we do suggest that you build your search up step by step, adding additional options as you go along.
There are two search levels, Basic and Advanced. The Advanced one allows you to set values into more fields.
To select multiple Suburbs or Categories just hold down the Ctrl key and tick the items you want. You could also search by Post Code (under Advanced Search) to get a very specific geographical snapshot.
To set the Space Details you can use the scroll bars. Moving the first one sets the Maximum Value (and displays the second bar), then move the second bar to set your Minimum Value. The same applies to Price Details.
Once you have set the values you want click on SEARCH to produce your shortlist. This can be viewed on our GroupSpace map by clicking on ‘View List on Map‘.
If the shortlist is showing either too few or too many listings then just click on SpaceFinder again and modify your search. If you are running ‘what if’ scenarios, you can Undo Last Changes at the bottom of the search page.
At any point you can save your search criteria (you must be logged in) and get e-mailed of any new listing that meets your needs.
January 19, 2010 Leave a Comment
Finding property in the city you live in is a lot easier because you know the layout and how all the streets and suburbs relate to each other.
However, when you are not from the city it can be very difficult to find this information.
FindSpace has just made it easier for you by releasing a new maps feature using Google Maps.
To use the feature you just need to complete any search, or use this LINK. On the Black Banner you will see View List on Map. By clicking this you will see the results of your search on a New Zealand map.
Where there are too many listings you will see a number, by clicking on the icon you will zoom in until you can view each listing, and how they relate to each other. By clicking further you are presented with summary information, and as you keep clicking down you will get to the full details on the listing.
The results are also available when using the more advanced SpaceFinder search tool.
Just another way we make it easier for you to find what you are after.
Colin Taylor Comments The Property Blog