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News Release from: Cheapflights (with Howzat media and dohop.com) | Subject: Zoomf.com
Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 15 June 2007
Zoomf launches as London property search
tool
Howzat media LLP, the new London-based fund, is supporting the launch of Zoomf.com into a proven search tool for London residential property for sale and rent from over 200 estate agents.
Zoomf is a powerful new property search engine, from which people can find the home of their dreams in as little as two to three clicks of a mouse The website has just emerged from a test beta website with a new design, tens of thousands more properties, Google maps, improved navigation and some initial personalisation features
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 25 Apr 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Zoomf has a simple but powerful property search engine that allows visitors to filter by all the normal criteria like rooms, price and postcode.
However, it has the added bonus of allowing you to search by street and keyword.
Want to live in Vauxhall with a view of the river and, ideally, private parking? Firstly, tell Zoomf whether you're looking to buy or to rent, tap Vauxhall into the Google-like homepage and wait for the search results to appear.
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When they do, click on the 'River view' keyword.
You will immediately have a list of properties in Vauxhall with views of the Thames.
Next up, click on the 'Parking' keyword and you will instantly narrow your search down to the properties in Vauxhall that have a river view and a private parking space.
With Zoomf, finding the ideal property is no longer one gigantic headache.
Other innovative features of Zoomf: - Its area price guides (including rental yields for Landlords) - Its partnership with TrustedPlaces www.TrustedPlaces.com to offer a snapshot of local amenities.
- A Mortgage Calculator to work out what you can afford, in partnership with Cobalt Capital.
Mike Carter, Founding Director, Zoomf, commented: "With Zoomf, we've tried to make searching for property simple and fun.
"Whether they're looking to buy or to rent, we want people to be able to find properties that tick all their boxes in a matter of seconds.
"With our real-time sale and rental price guides, mapping and other features, we've hopefully made the site informative and user-friendly, too.
"Also, because all estate agents in London will have their properties listed on the site, house hunters will be able to get a really comprehensive view of what's available on the market - not just the properties that agents have paid to have listed".
Hugo Burge, co-founder of Howzat and a Director of Zoomf, added: "This is an exciting step forward in property search; the Zoomf team have created an innovative and great looking product that is a leap forward in the marketplace.
"By working directly with agents they are building a valuable new tool to help consumers figure out one of the most difficult purchasing decisions imaginable - this is a great example of how vertical search and the internet is making life easier and allowing Londoners to make better decisions".
Zoomf is currently only available in the London area but will roll out nationwide in August 2007.
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