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Homegate.ch Property Details Scraper - Advanced Real Estate Data Extraction Tool

Unlock Switzerland's Premier Real Estate Data

Homegate.ch stands as Switzerland's largest real estate marketplace, featuring over 100,000 current property listings and attracting more than 200 million page views monthly. For real estate professionals, investors, researchers, and market analysts, accessing this wealth of property data manually can be time-consuming and inefficient. The Homegate.ch Property Detail Scraper addresses this challenge by providing automated, reliable extraction of comprehensive property information from individual listing pages.

Whether you're conducting market research, building property databases, or analyzing rental trends across Swiss cantons, this scraper eliminates the tedious manual data collection process while ensuring accurate, structured data output for your business needs.

Comprehensive Swiss Property Data Extraction

The Homegate.ch Property Detail Scraper is designed specifically to extract detailed property information from individual listing pages on Switzerland's most trusted real estate platform. This powerful tool automatically navigates through property URLs and extracts all relevant data points, transforming unstructured web content into organized, actionable datasets.

Key capabilities include:

• Automated extraction from multiple property URLs simultaneously
• Residential proxy support to ensure reliable access
• Configurable retry mechanisms for robust data collection
• Structured output format compatible with various data analysis tools
• Support for both rental and purchase property listings

Ideal for:

• Real estate agencies building comprehensive property databases
• Market researchers analyzing Swiss housing trends
• Property investors evaluating market opportunities
• Data analysts requiring structured real estate datasets
• Academic researchers studying housing markets

Input and Output Details

Example url: https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002421549

Example url: https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002408298

Example url: https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002411890

Example Screenshot of property page:

Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration that allows for flexible and customized data extraction. The input format includes several key components:

{
  "max_retries_per_url": 2, // Maximum waiting time when accessing the links you provided.
  "proxy": { // Add a proxy to ensure that during the data collection process, you are not detected as a bot.
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": [
      "RESIDENTIAL" 
    ],
    "apifyProxyCountry": "SG" // You should choose an Country that coincides with the Country you want to collect data from
  },
  "max_items_per_url": 20,
  "urls": [ // Links to property pages.
    "https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002421549",
    "https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002408298",
    "https://www.homegate.ch/rent/4002411890"
  ]
}

Input Parameters Explained:

• max_retries_per_url: Defines the maximum number of retry attempts for each URL if initial access fails
• proxy configuration: Essential for avoiding bot detection, with residential proxies recommended for reliable access
• urls: Array of Homegate.ch search result URLs targeting specific locations or criteria

Output Format and Data Fields

You get the output from the Homegate.ch Property Details Scraper stored in a tab. The following is an example of the Information Fields collected after running the Actor.

[ // List of property information
  {
  "localization": {
    "de": {
      "urls": [],
      "text": {
        "title": "Sonnige Attikawohnung in Dübendorf",
        "description": "Wir vermieten per sofort oder nach Vereinbarung diese wunderschöne und moderne 3.5-Zimmer Attikawohnung.<br /><br />Die Wohnung bietet Ihnen folgende Annehmlichkeiten:<br /><br />- Wohn- und Schlafzimmer mit Parkettboden<br />- Küche und Nasszellen mit pflegeleichtem Plattenboden<br />- Offene Küche mit Glaskeramikherd, Geschirrspüler, Backofen auf Sichthöhe und viel Stauraum für Ihre Küchenutensilien<br />- Badezimmer mit WC, Lavabo, Spiegelschrank und Badewanne<br />- Separates WC mit Lavabo, Spiegelschrank und Dusche<br />- Grosser Balkon für gemütliche Sonnenstunden<br />- Separates Kellerabteil im Untergeschoss<br />- Lift vorhanden Veloraum vorhanden<br />- Haustiere sind erlaubt.<br /><br />Bei Bedarf kann ein Einstellplatz für CHF 150.00 pro Monat dazu gemietet werden.<br /><br />Umgebung:<br /><br />- Der Bahnhof Dübendorf erreichen Sie in wenigen Minuten<br />- Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind einfach und schnell zu erreichen<br />- Die Liegenschaft verfügt über einen eigenen Spielplatz<br /><br />Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Bilder als Referenzbilder dienen und vom Original abweichen können.<br /><br />Haben wir Ihr Interesse geweckt? Für einen Besichtigungstermin kontaktieren Sie uns bitte schriftlich über das Kontaktformular. Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Anfrage."
      },
      "attachments": [
        {
          "file": "ff0000000024165506.jpg",
          "type": "IMAGE",
          "title": "Aussenansicht",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/image/75e0c0514ecca8814295a1284a223a14.jpg"
        },
        {
          "file": "ff0000000024165511.jpg",
          "type": "IMAGE",
          "title": "Küche",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/image/ca316f4c796ae121cfd3db775112ca31.jpg"
        },
        {
          "file": "ff0000000024165515.jpg",
          "type": "IMAGE",
          "title": "Sep. Bad/WC",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/image/a8ee090f597087488707ad58d7a3071c.jpg"
        },
        {
          "file": "ff0000000024165518.jpg",
          "type": "IMAGE",
          "title": "Bad",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/image/5df8b0a96695f951fd0f0fc949c031c3.jpg"
        },
        {
          "file": "ff0000000024165522.jpg",
          "type": "IMAGE",
          "title": "Wohnzimmer",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/image/30080f113665bb5fd75cd475ea5b072b.jpg"
        },
        {
          "file": "ff0000000000483034.pdf",
          "type": "DOCUMENT",
          "title": "Grundriss.pdf",
          "url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/listings/v2/schremzh/4002421549/document/a232ae82819e085353955c4ccda96c2e.pdf"
        }
      ],
      "is_machine_translated": false
    },
    "en": {
      "is_machine_translated": true,
      "text": {
        "title": "Sunny attic apartment in Dübendorf",
        "description": "We rent out this beautiful and modern 3.5-room attic apartment immediately or by arrangement.<br /><br />The apartment offers you the following amenities:<br /><br />- Living and bedrooms with parquet flooring<br />- Kitchen and wet cells with easy-to-maintain plate flooring<br />- Open kitchen with glass ceramic stove, dishwasher, oven at eye level and plenty of storage space for your kitchen utensils<br />- Bathroom with toilet, sink, mirror cabinet and bathtub<br />- Separate toilet with sink, mirror cabinet and shower<br />- Large balcony for cozy sun hours<br />- Separate basement compartment in the basement<br />- Elevator available, bike room available<br />- Pets are allowed.<br /><br />If required, a parking space can be rented for CHF 150.00 per month.<br /><br />Environment:<br /><br />- Dübendorf train station can be reached in a few minutes<br />- Shopping opportunities are easy and quick to reach<br />- The property has its own playground<br /><br />Please note that the pictures serve as reference pictures and may differ from the original.<br /><br />Have we sparked your interest? For a viewing appointment, please contact us in writing via the contact form. We look forward to your inquiry."
      },
      "attachments": []
    },
    "it": {
      "is_machine_translated": true,
      "text": {
        "title": "Appartamento mansardato soleggiato a Dübendorf",
        "description": "Affittiamo questo bell'appartamento mansardato moderno di 3.5 locali immediatamente o su accordo.<br /><br />L'appartamento offre i seguenti comfort:<br /><br />- Camere da letto e soggiorno con pavimento in parquet<br />- Cucina e bagni con pavimento in piastrelle facile da pulire<br />- Cucina aperta con piano cottura in vetroceramica, lavastoviglie, forno a vista e molto spazio di stoccaggio per i vostri utensili da cucina<br />- Bagno con water, lavabo, armadio a specchio e vasca da bagno<br />- Servizio igienico separato con lavabo, armadio a specchio e doccia<br />- Grande balcone per ore di sole confortevoli<br />- Compartmento di cantina separato nel seminterrato<br />- Ascensore disponibile, locale biciclette disponibile<br />- Gli animali domestici sono ammessi.<br /><br />Se richiesto, è possibile affittare un posto auto per 150,00 CHF al mese.<br /><br />Ambiente:<br /><br />- La stazione ferroviaria di Dübendorf è raggiungibile in pochi minuti<br />- Le possibilità di shopping sono facili e rapide da raggiungere<br />- La proprietà dispone di un proprio parco giochi<br /><br />Si prega di notare che le immagini servono come riferimento e possono differire dall'originale.<br /><br />Abbiamo suscitato il tuo interesse? Per un appuntamento di visita, si prega di contattarci per iscritto tramite il modulo di contatto. Siamo lieti della tua richiesta."
      },
      "attachments": []
    },
    "fr": {
      "is_machine_translated": true,
      "text": {
        "title": "Appartement en attique ensoleillé à Dübendorf",
        "description": "Nous louons cet appartement en attique beau et moderne de 3.5 pièces immédiatement ou sur arrangement.<br /><br />L'appartement vous offre les équipements suivants :<br /><br />- Chambre à coucher et salon avec parquet<br />- Cuisine et salle de bain avec sol en plaque facile à entretenir<br />- Cuisine ouverte avec cuisinière en verre céramique, lave-vaisselle, four à hauteur des yeux et beaucoup d'espace de stockage pour vos ustensiles de cuisine<br />- Salle de bain avec toilettes, lavabo, armoire à glace et baignoire<br />- Toilettes séparées avec lavabo, armoire à glace et douche<br />- Grand balcon pour des heures de soleil confortables<br />- Compartiment de cave séparé dans le sous-sol<br />- Ascenseur disponible, local à vélos disponible<br />- Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés.<br /><br />Si nécessaire, un emplacement de stationnement peut être loué pour 150,00 CHF par mois.<br /><br />Environnement :<br /><br />- La gare de Dübendorf est accessible en quelques minutes<br />- Les possibilités de shopping sont faciles et rapides à atteindre<br />- La propriété dispose de son propre terrain de jeu<br /><br />Veuillez noter que les images servent de référence et peuvent différer de l'original.<br /><br />Nous avons suscité votre intérêt ? Pour un rendez-vous de visite, veuillez nous contacter par écrit via le formulaire de contact. Nous nous réjouissons de votre demande."
      },
      "attachments": []
    },
    "primary": "de"
  },
  "lister": {
    "legal_name": "Schaeppi Grundstücke AG",
    "website": {
      "value": "http://www.schaeppi.ch"
    },
    "address": {
      "locality": "Zürich",
      "country": "CH",
      "street": "Sihlfeldstr. 10",
      "postal_code": "8003"
    },
    "phone": "+41 44 456 57 67",
    "id": "schremzh",
    "logo_url": "https://media2.homegate.ch/t_customer_logo/logos/l_schremzh_v1.png",
    "contacts": {
      "inquiry": {
        "given_name": "Marc Schweizer"
      },
      "viewing": {}
    }
  },
  "characteristics": {
    "living_space": 160,
    "number_of_rooms": 3.5,
    "floor": 4,
    "has_balcony": true
  },
  "address": {
    "country": "CH",
    "geo_tags": [
      "geo-region-uster",
      "geo-canton-zurich",
      "geo-country-switzerland",
      "geo-city-dubendorf",
      "geo-zipcode-8600"
    ],
    "street": "Überlandstrasse 198",
    "postal_code": "8600",
    "locality": "Dübendorf",
    "geo_coordinates": {
      "accuracy": "HIGH",
      "latitude": 47.401134142291,
      "longitude": 8.621861202099
    },
    "region": "ZH"
  },
  "legacy": {
    "delivery_group_id": 0,
    "person_id": 1817529,
    "publishing_group_id": 1153
  },
  "external_ids": {
    "ref_object": "0403",
    "ref_property": "999808",
    "property_reference_id": "schremzh#0403#01#999808",
    "internal_reference_id": "schremzh#0403#01#999808",
    "ref_house": "01",
    "display_reference_id": "999808.01.0403",
    "display_property_reference_id": "999808.01.0403"
  },
  "contact_form": {
    "size": "NO_ADDRESS",
    "delivery_format": "REM"
  },
  "available_from": "2025-08-13",
  "platforms": [
    "homegate",
    "immoscout24",
    "alleimmobilien",
    "home",
    "immostreet",
    "anibis",
    "tutti"
  ],
  "offer_type": "RENT",
  "meta": {
    "created_at": "2025-08-06T16:28:59.491Z",
    "updated_at": "2025-08-13T05:34:36.853Z",
    "source": "FILSINGER"
  },
  "id": "4002421549",
  "categories": [
    "APARTMENT",
    "ATTIC_FLAT"
  ],
  "prices": {
    "rent": {
      "area": "ALL",
      "interval": "MONTH",
      "gross": 4540
    },
    "currency": "CHF"
  },
  "travel_time": {
    "4002421549": [
      {
        "key": "pharmacy",
        "time": 358,
        "name": "Amavita Apotheke Dübendorf"
      },
      {
        "key": "supermarket",
        "time": 189,
        "name": "Hangar"
      },
      {
        "key": "school",
        "time": 398,
        "name": "Primarschule"
      },
      {
        "key": "station",
        "time": 160,
        "name": "Dübendorf Bahnhof Nord"
      }
    ]
  }
}, // ... Many other property details
]

The scraper provides comprehensive property data across multiple categories, ensuring you capture all essential information for analysis and decision-making:

Localization Data:

• Purpose: Geographic and regional information for location-based analysis
• Content: Canton details, municipality information, postal codes
• Business Value: Essential for market segmentation and regional trend analysis

Lister Information:

• Purpose: Contact details and listing agent information
• Content: Agency names, contact persons, professional credentials
• Business Value: Critical for lead generation and professional networking

Property Characteristics:

• Purpose: Detailed property specifications and features
• Content: Room count, square footage, property type, condition, year built
• Business Value: Core data for property comparison and valuation

Address Details:

• Purpose: Precise location information
• Content: Street addresses, coordinates, neighborhood information
• Business Value: Location analysis, proximity studies, mapping applications

Legacy and Historical Data:

• Purpose: Property history and previous listing information
• Content: Previous prices, listing duration, historical changes
• Business Value: Market trend analysis and price development tracking

External IDs:

• Purpose: Cross-platform reference numbers
• Content: Unique identifiers for property tracking across systems
• Business Value: Database integration and duplicate prevention

Contact Forms:

• Purpose: Inquiry mechanisms and communication channels
• Content: Available contact methods, inquiry form structures
• Business Value: Lead generation process optimization

Availability Information:

• Purpose: Occupancy and availability timeline
• Content: Move-in dates, availability status, rental periods
• Business Value: Inventory management and timing analysis

Platform Distribution:

• Purpose: Multi-platform presence tracking
• Content: Other portals where property is listed
• Business Value: Competitive analysis and market coverage assessment

Pricing Structure:

• Purpose: Complete financial information
• Content: Base rent/price, additional costs, deposits, utilities
• Business Value: Cost analysis, affordability studies, ROI calculations

Travel Time Analytics:

• Purpose: Transportation accessibility information including walking times to nearest railway stations
• Content: Public transport connections, commute durations
• Business Value: Location desirability assessment and mobility analysis

Step-by-Step Implementation Guide

Getting Started

1. Prepare Your URL List: Collect direct links to Homegate.ch property detail pages you want to scrape
2. Configure Proxy Settings: Set up residential proxy with Swiss or nearby country selection for optimal access
3. Set Retry Parameters: Configure appropriate retry limits based on your data collection timeline
4. Define Output Limits: Establish reasonable extraction limits to manage resources effectively

Best Practices for Optimal Results

Proxy Configuration:

• Always use residential proxies to avoid detection
• Select proxy countries geographically close to Switzerland (Germany, Austria, France)
• Rotate proxy sessions for large-scale data collection

URL Management:

• Verify all URLs are active and accessible before starting
• Group similar property types for consistent data extraction
• Monitor for URL format changes that might affect scraper performance

Error Handling:

• Implement monitoring for failed extractions
• Set appropriate retry delays to avoid overwhelming the server
• Log extraction results for quality assurance

Business Value and Applications

Time and Resource Optimization

The Homegate.ch Property Detail Scraper transforms hours of manual data collection into minutes of automated processing. Instead of individually visiting hundreds of property listings and manually recording information, users can extract comprehensive datasets efficiently, allowing focus on analysis and decision-making rather than data collection.

Real-World Applications

Market Research: Analyze rental prices across different Swiss regions, track market trends, and identify emerging opportunities in the real estate sector.

Investment Analysis: Build comprehensive databases for property investment evaluation, comparing locations, prices, and property characteristics across multiple cantons.

Business Intelligence: Create competitive analyses, understand market positioning, and develop data-driven strategies for real estate businesses.

Academic Research: Support housing market studies, urban development research, and socioeconomic analyses with reliable, structured data.

Maximize Your Swiss Real Estate Intelligence

The Homegate.ch Property Detail Scraper provides unparalleled access to Switzerland's most comprehensive real estate dataset. By automating the data extraction process, you can focus on what matters most: analyzing trends, identifying opportunities, and making informed decisions in the Swiss property market.

Start extracting valuable property insights today and transform your approach to Swiss real estate data analysis.

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