UPDATED SEARCH

Updated Property Search

Whilst the Google API which powered our property search is widely used for location searches, it was not suited to your customers’ needs. Therefore, the tech team spent months developing an alternative text-based and elastic search, which we launched on 30th March.

How does the upgraded search work for visitors?

Visitors type the first letters of the location they would like to search in, in the search bar. As they type, suggestions starting with the same letters appear. The more the visitors type, the narrower the selection of locations becomes.

Visitors are also able to see the number of properties listed in each location.

If the location is not listed, visitors will still be able to carry out a ‘free text’ search by simply typing the location and clicking on ‘buy’ or ‘rent’.

How does the search recognise the locations?

SOUTH AFRICA:

• The suggestions are sourced from Property24.

• You should continue to use Property24 locations in your CRM for the search to work as intended.

ALL OTHER COUNTRIES:

• The search is based on CRM address fields.

• You need to be careful, making sure place names are spelt correctly and that you split the address across the address fields properly. Otherwise, the system will generate duplicate suggestions or mistakes in the dropdown.

• We use the data entered in Address 3, Address 4, City, Country and Postal Code where appropriate.