estatesgazette.com: Behind The Screen http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/ en-us Copyright 2010 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:48:56 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification New: Sign up to estatesgazette.com using your LinkedIn account estatesgazette.com community couldn't be easier, simply register with the site and then pull through all your account details directly from LinkedIn* creating your own unique profile page.

estatesgazette.com now allows you to create a community profile by simply and quickly pulling your details from LinkedIn, all you need to do is login. In addition if you change your details on LinkedIn your estatesgazette.com profile will update automatically, making the task of maintaining profiles that much easier.

As well as the new LinkedIn feature, estatesgazette.com has also updated its profile page to include new fields relevant to the commercial property industry; let other members know about your interests, the sectors you operate in and what groups/societies you are member of.

This is just the first new development we are offering to our community members and we hope that you all enjoy the benefits. Please feel free to post a message with your feedback.

*A LinkedIn account is required to make use of this new feature.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/07/new-sign-up-to-estatesgazettec.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/07/new-sign-up-to-estatesgazettec.html Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:48:56 +0000 New estatesgazette.com logo Things have been changing here at estatesgazette.com with a brand new logo appearing across all our product sites.

Estates Gazette has also re-branded and hit the stands last weekend with a new look. If you haven't seen the new magazine yet, get last week's digital edition free at http://www.estatesgazette.com/estates-gazette/evolved.php

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/06/new-estatesgazettecom-logo.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/06/new-estatesgazettecom-logo.html Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:06:53 +0000 New EGi training service
This training programme is designed to help all EGi subscribers fully maximise the value from their licence and can be tailored to suit individual needs and requirements.
The service is available by desk top sharing (Windows Live), over the phone or as an in depth face to face session.

In addition, EGi is pleased to support the CPD program and we have been certified to award CPD hours to all subscribers who complete the EGi training session.

To organise an EGi training session complete the training request form or visit www.egi.co.uk/training.htm for more information.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/04/new-egi-training-service.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/04/new-egi-training-service.html Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:44:32 +0000 estatesgazette.com iPhone App EG Property Appestatesgazette.com has launched a new iPhone app available to download from the App Store today when you search for EG Property.

The EG Property app lets you stay up to date with everything that is happening in the commercial property industry. Read the latest editor's picks new stories from estatesgazette.com, get expert opinions and information from our bloggers and follow us on Twitter.

The app also features a built-in property search function; with over 60,000 properties listed you can search by sector, location and size to find the right property for you and your business.

You can also use the app to get in touch with us; submit your news, comments and pictures to estatesgazette.com and we'll add them to our community site. This is the ideal way to post pictures from any industry events you are attending and keep in touch with the commercial property community.

Download EG Property App and let us know what you think.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/03/estatesgazettecom-iphone-app.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/03/estatesgazettecom-iphone-app.html Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:59:24 +0000 New - Building Wikis - Read our selection or add your own Take a look at the new building wikis on esatesgazette.com. The first thirty or so entries are now live. We've got a whole host of information on these landmark London buildings including history of the site, development, architects and links to relevant articles published in the Estates Gazette.

You can comment on, correct, or add new entries simply by registering your details on the EG community - or simply share the links with friends or colleagues.

We regularly include new buildings, and the scope isn't limited to London - so if you've a suggestion for a building you'd like to see included, please let us know at info@estatesgazette.com or, if you like, create your own building wiki.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/02/new---building-wikis---read-ou.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/02/new---building-wikis---read-ou.html buildings london wikis landmarks Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:37:02 +0000 New: Editor's Picks on estatesgazette.com estatesgazette.com has just launched a new editor's picks section on the homepage of the site.

 
These news stories are handpicked by the Estates Gazette Editor Damian Wild and are free to all our users. Updated regularly they offer a professional insight into the property industry with latest news and features from EGi.

 
To keep up to date with breaking news and receive daily email alerts sign up to EGi
For in-depth features and news articles subscribe to Estates Gazette

 

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/01/new-editors-picks-on-estatesga.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2010/01/new-editors-picks-on-estatesga.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:04:55 +0000 Focus events The Estates Gazette Focus team have announced the dates for next year's events, taking place throughout the UK.

 

The Focus events are an excellent opportunity to meet and network with other property professionals in your region as well as the estatesgazette.com team.

 

Take a look at the estatesgazette.com calendar to find out when each Focus event is taking place and join one of the regional Focus event groups to find out more information and chat with other people attending.

 

estatesgazette.com calendar

Focus event groups

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/focus-events.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/focus-events.html Estates Gazette Focus events announced for 2010 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:41:38 +0000 estatesgazette.com now on Facebook & LinkedIn Join us on Facebook or LinkedIn (or both!) and stay up to date with everything that is happening on estatesgazette.com.


Our groups allow you to quickly and conveniently find out what is happening at estatesgazette.com and in the wider community. They are also another excellent opportunity to get in touch with the team and estatesgazette.com and to network with other commercial property professionals. Leave us comments, make connections, find out about upcoming developments and more; join today!

estatesgazette.com on Facebook

estatesgazette.com on LinkedIn  

 

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/estatesgazettecom-now-on-faceb.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/estatesgazettecom-now-on-faceb.html Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:38:48 +0000 EG Moves estatesgazette.com has added theEG Moves newsletter to the site.


Stay up to date with what is happening in the commercial property community; who has been promoted, who is moving jobs, which companies are changing locations and details on new businesses starting up, EG Moves has it all.


Take a look at the latest EG Moves newsletter online or sign up to EG Moves and receive it directly into your mailbox every Wednesday.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/eg-moves.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/12/eg-moves.html Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:08:01 +0000 estatesagazette.com - updates What's new on etstatesgazette.com? Find out on the estategazette.com homepage.

 

A new section at the top of the homepage gives users a brief overview to any new content on the site, this will be updated regularly as the site continues to grow and develop.

Today we are shouting about the Estates Gazette Rich List 2009 which is now completely available online, both as web pages and as a pdf download.

 

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estatesagazettecom---updates.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estatesagazettecom---updates.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:28:09 +0000 The community starts Twittering estatesgazette.com has a new Twitter feed; EGCommunity.

 

Sign up and start following our new community manager as she Tweets about everything that is happening with the estatesgazette.com community.

 

Join the estatesgazette.com community today and start chatting, sharing ideas and networking with other property professionals and enthusiasts.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/community-starts-twittering.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/community-starts-twittering.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:58:41 +0000 Estates Gazette Rich List 2009 If you haven't already seen who made this year's property rich list you can now find out at www.estatesgazette.com/rich-list-2009.

estatesgazette.com is putting the entire list and all the entries online, so far the top 20 have been added:

 

1. The Duke of Westminster

2. David Reuben & Simon Reuben

3. Sean Quinn & Family

4. Earl Cadogan

5. Mark Pears

5. Eddie & Sol Zakay

7. Ian Livingstone & Richard Livingstone 

8. John Whittaker

9. Baroness Howard de Walden & Family

10. Sir David & Sir Frederick Barclay

11. Viscount Portman & Family

12. Bernard Lewis & Family

13. Roger & Peter De Haan

14. Gerald Hines

15. Eddie Healey & Family

16. Lord Sugar

17. Jon Hunt

18. John Magnier

19. Peter Jones & Family

20. Paul Sykes

 

Keep an eye on estatesgazette.com as new entries will be added daily.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estates-gazette-rich-list-2009.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estates-gazette-rich-list-2009.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:36:27 +0000 Estatesgazette.com has a new Web Community Manager

Leila Gilley (aka Swanny) joined the estatesgazette.com team today as the new Web Community Manager.

Already well known in the online community world - check her out on Twitter - Leila has lots of interesting and exciting ideas for getting the commercial industry online.

 

Get in touch and share your ideas with Leila on the estategazette.com forum.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estatesgazettecom-has-a-new-we.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/estatesgazettecom-has-a-new-we.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:14:59 +0000 EGi links property data into news articles Link from news articles to property data

Next time you read an EGi news article you may notice links to relevant property data. This will provide easy access to the following property data relevant to that news article:

·      Deals data

·      Occupiers data

·      Company Reports

·      London Offices - Building and Planning data

·      London Offices - Occupiers data

·      London Offices - Availability data

View an example news article

 

Please let us know what you think via this blog

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/egi-links-property-data-into-n.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/egi-links-property-data-into-n.html EGi news data Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:14:43 +0000 Auto-complete on EGi Deals Search  

We're testing auto-complete on the town name field in EGi deals search. After typing 2 or more characters you will notice a list of corresponding towns or counties will appear in an auto-complete list. From here you can select the correct town and perform a search.

Try a deals search by town using auto-complete

 

Please let me know what you think - If you like it, we'll roll it out across other fields and across all of the EGi search forms.

]]> http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/auto-complete-on-egi-deals-sea.html http://www.egi.co.uk/blogs/behind-the-screen/2009/11/auto-complete-on-egi-deals-sea.html auto-complete town EGI Deals Search Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:10 +0000