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FindSpace has today released its updated homepage and more importantly the new SpaceFinder search tool.

The SpaceFinder tool now lets you search for exactly what you are after, for example, say you are looking for any office and/or retail space within the Post Code of 8011 that has 5 car parks and an office area of between 100 and 200 metres  and 50 to 100 metres of retail space, with air conditioning.

The SpaceFinder will allow you to search on such a makeup of variables, not just Floor Area like most other website do.  What’s more you can also select multiple categories and multiple suburbs to search in (just hold down the Ctrl key and click on the appropriate items).

We are now confident that you have finally got a search engine that will let you find exactly what you are after quickly and easily.

Location, location, location is the key to success or failure for many businesses. Where you locate your company depends on its industry (service or manufacturing), number of employees, rate of growth and target market, among other variables.  Some basic suggestions are:

1. Determine your “trading area.” This is the area from which people will travel to purchase your goods or service. Look at your market and demographics to help you pick a location that will best draw from your trading area.
2. Calculate how much space will you need. The space requirements for a manufacturing company will be different from that needed for an accountant’s office.
3. Decide whether to buy or lease the facility. Unless you have substantial resources available, it is usually better to lease than to buy.
4. Scout out suitable commercial areas. Try to get a sense of the character of the neighborhood and surrounding areas. Take note of the foot and car traffic patterns. It’s better to make your own observations before soliciting the advice of real estate agents.
5. Once you have selected several acceptable locations, enlist the advice of an agent. Tell him/her what you are looking for and explain the type of business you are going to open.
6. Visit the sites. Take notes on what you like and dislike about each location. Always bring a tape measure with you to be sure that the facility fits your business’s space requirements.

Read the latest comments from Colliers in relation to the Commercial Property Market.

Colliers Commercial Research Report

The latest release of the Property Council’s Newsletter – The Advocate features an article on FindSpace.

This shows that FindSpace is filling a need not met by other property websites.  We are constantly adapting our site based on the requirements or property investors, a recent example been the Tickle Me option on the site.

There are many more initiatives planned over the coming months to make the site even more feature rich.

FindSpace has over 100 offices listed for sale or lease and with our powerful search tool you can search for exactly the size that you are after.

There are also 30 retail premises ranging from shops to cafe’s.

The site is easily divided to make your search easier and we are working on making the search ability even better, so watch this space.