Setting Property Preferences That Save Time

IndiFind
6 min read
Dashboard interface showing property preference settings with various filters and criteria options

Re-entering the same filters for every property search wastes time. You know what you need. Why type it 50 times?

IndiFind solves this with one-time preference settings. Set your requirements once. We match everything automatically.

The Problem with Manual Filtering

Most property seekers waste 10 minutes per search re-entering filters:

  • Property type: Warehouse
  • Size: 5,000-10,000 sqm
  • Location: Within 50km of city center
  • Budget: €50,000-€100,000/month
  • Access: 24/7 required
  • Dock doors: Minimum 10
  • Ceiling height: Minimum 12m

You enter this. Every. Single. Search.

Time wasted: 10 minutes × 5 searches/month = 50 minutes/month

The IndiFind Solution

Set your preferences once. IndiFind remembers them. Every search uses your criteria automatically.

Time saved: 10 minutes/search → 0 minutes/search

What You Can Set

IndiFind lets you set 20+ property criteria:

Basic Requirements

  • Property type: Warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing facility, cold storage, etc.
  • Size range: Minimum and maximum square meters
  • Location preferences: Specific cities, regions, or distance from points
  • Budget range: Monthly rent or purchase price

Physical Specifications

  • Ceiling height: Minimum height requirements
  • Floor loading: Weight capacity per square meter
  • Dock doors: Number of loading bays needed
  • Office space: Amount of office area required
  • Parking: Number of parking spaces needed

Access and Operations

  • Access hours: 24/7, business hours, or custom
  • Security requirements: Gated, CCTV, security personnel
  • Loading facilities: Grade-level, dock-high, or both
  • HVAC: Climate control requirements

Location Features

  • Highway access: Distance to major highways
  • Airport proximity: Distance to airports
  • Port access: Distance to ports
  • Public transport: Nearby public transport links

How to Set Your Preferences

Setting preferences takes 3 minutes:

Step 1: Access Preferences

  1. Sign in to your IndiFind account
  2. Go to Dashboard → Preferences
  3. Click "Edit Preferences"

Step 2: Enter Your Requirements

Fill in each section:

  • Start with basics: Property type, size, location
  • Add specifications: Ceiling height, floor loading, docks
  • Set access needs: Hours, security, loading facilities
  • Define location: Highway access, airport proximity

Tip: Be specific but realistic. Too narrow and you'll miss opportunities. Too broad and you'll get irrelevant matches.

Step 3: Save and Activate

Click "Save Preferences." IndiFind immediately starts using them for all searches.

Preference Best Practices

Start Broad, Then Narrow

Begin with essential requirements:

  • Property type
  • Size range
  • Location
  • Budget

Then add specifications as you learn what's available in the market.

Update Regularly

Your needs change. Update preferences when:

  • Your business grows
  • Requirements evolve
  • Market conditions shift
  • You learn from searches

Use Multiple Preference Sets

If you need different property types, consider:

  • One set for warehouses
  • Another for distribution centers
  • Separate sets for different regions

IndiFind supports multiple preference profiles.

How Preferences Work with Routes

Preferences work with your supply chain routes:

  1. You build a route (e.g., London, Rotterdam, Hamburg)
  2. You set preferences (e.g., 5,000-10,000 sqm warehouse)
  3. IndiFind searches all cities in your route
  4. Only matching properties are shown
  5. You get alerts when new matches appear

No manual filtering. No repeated work. Everything automated.

Real Results

Here's what preference automation delivers:

  • Time saved: 10 minutes per search
  • Consistency: Same criteria every time
  • Completeness: Never miss a matching property
  • Speed: Instant filtering on all searches

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Too narrow:

  • Setting exact square meters (e.g., 7,500 sqm)
  • Better: Set a range (e.g., 5,000-10,000 sqm)

Too broad:

  • Accepting any property type
  • Better: Specify your needs (e.g., warehouse only)

Not updating:

  • Setting preferences once and forgetting them
  • Better: Review monthly and adjust as needed

Next Steps

Ready to set your preferences?

  1. Sign up for free
  2. Set your preferences (3 minutes)
  3. Build your first route
  4. Enable automated alerts

Stop re-entering filters. Get started now.


About IndiFind: Set your property preferences once. IndiFind matches all properties automatically. Save 10 minutes per search. Free forever for property seekers.

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