LOCATE (Local Outlets, Consultants And Trades Enquiry) delivers more relevant results from your enquiry saving you time.

Businesses listing in MVH preselect specific criteria that results in you locating suppliers that better match you requirements.

LOCATE is designed to find the right person for the job in your area with the minimum of fuss and in the simplest way possible.

The following information explains searching from either the MVH website or from within the MyVirtualHome Software. 

Using LOCATE you can either use a text search from within the MyVirtualHome software or the website, or you can use a graphical search within the MyVirtualHome software by simply clicking on a product.

LOCATE helps connect consumers with the right businesses at the click of a button, quickly and easily. And, because the results are targeted specifically to what you need, you know you are talking to exactly the right person, saving you and the business all the lost time that comes with a renovation. 

Text Search Using LOCATE
Using keywords that describe the product or service you want to find, simply type the most appropriate description into the search box within the MyVirtualHome software or the LOCATE box at the top of this website.

Searching is divided into four categories to give you the results that you need for your project. Select from Manufacturers, Suppliers, Trades People or Consultants. Using your postcode for further accuracy, you will see a list that meets your specific requirements. 

Graphical search using LOCATE
Avoid mistakes by searching without typing a single word. From within the MyVirtualHome software you can find manufacturer details, suppliers, installers or consultants who specialise in a particular product in your area simply by clicking on the product and selecting the appropriate category. For instance, you could click on a light switch, select the Tradesperson category and find electricians in your area. If the product is a Clipsal light switch, electricians who are certified for the Clipsal brand are listed first.

Graphical LOCATE Example
You are designing your house with MyVirtualHome and have decided to preview a Forbo Floor. By clicking on the more button as shown in the screenshot below you are presented with 4 options for your search.

You can select Manufacturer to find out more information about the product, Supplier to find companies who supply the carpet in your area, Tradesperson to find a carpet layer or Consultant to find someone who can offer advice about your product selection. 

Why Is Graphical LOCATE So Unique?
1. It avoids mistakes and saves time by searching without typing
2. The official linked suppliers and trades people for that brand (in this case Forbo Flooring) are shown first.
3. The search is limited to business in or who service your geographic region (unless you specify otherwise)
4. Select from specific categories that meet your requirements

Why Don't I See Long Result Lists?
Quite often the MyVirtualHome LOCATE is so accurate your results list will be very short.

LOCATE Categories
When we developed LOCATE we decided to split the searching into categories to make your searching more efficient. Rather than provide you with details about everyone who has anything to do with a particular product, LOCATE gives you details only about businesses who provide exactly the service you need.

Manufacturers are the companies who actually develop and produce the products. If you select this category you can get contact details for the manufacturer if you want more information about a product or you can see more products in their ranges.

Suppliers are outlets where you can obtain the products featured in MyVirtualHome. Many suppliers will be linked to manufacturers because they are official suppliers of the products. These businesses are always listed first to get you to the information you need quickly.

Trades People are businesses in your area that can install the products you have chosen. If they are licensed installer for that product, they will appear at the top of your results list so that you can chose a trades person with confidence.

Consultants are businesses such as architects and interior designers who can offer advice about your product selections or can take your ideas to the next level based on your MyVirtualHome designs.