Rightmove UK Property by Location Scraper [FOR BUY] 🏠

Overview

This Apify Actor extracts comprehensive property data from Rightmove.co.uk, the UK's leading property website. You can search for properties for sale across the United Kingdom with advanced filtering options including location, price range, property type, number of bedrooms/bathrooms, and more.

Why choose this actor? 🌟

• UK-Wide Coverage: Extract property data from across the entire United Kingdom
• Advanced Filtering: Comprehensive search filters including location, price, property type, and more
• High-Quality Data: Structured JSON output with detailed property information
• Focused Search: Specialized for property sales with optimized performance
• Location Intelligence: Smart location prediction and validation
• Reliable Performance: Built on robust infrastructure with retry mechanisms

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze property market trends and pricing across different areas
• Investment Analysis: Identify investment opportunities and market gaps
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor property listings and pricing
• Real Estate Development: Research potential development areas and property types
• Property Management: Track sales market trends and property availability
• Data Analytics: Build comprehensive property databases for analysis

Key Features 🚀

• Property Details: Complete property information including price, location, and features
• Location Search: Smart location prediction with postcode, city, or area name support
• Advanced Filtering: Price range, bedrooms, bathrooms, property type, and radius filtering
• Image Data: Access to property images and media
• Agent Information: Estate agent details and contact information
• Geographic Data: Precise latitude/longitude coordinates for mapping
• Timestamps: Property listing dates and update information
• Sales Focus: Optimized for property sales with comprehensive data extraction

How It Works

1. Input: Provide search parameters including location, filters, and preferences
2. Processing: The actor searches Rightmove.co.uk with your criteria
3. Output: Receive structured JSON data with comprehensive property information

Input Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description	Example
location	string	Yes	Location to search (city, postcode, or area)	"London"
radius	string	No	Search radius in miles (0.25-40)	10
min_price	string	No	Minimum price filter	50000
max_price	string	No	Maximum price filter	300000
min_bedrooms	string	No	Minimum number of bedrooms (1-10)	2
max_bedrooms	string	No	Maximum number of bedrooms (1-10)	4
min_bathrooms	string	No	Minimum number of bathrooms (1-5)	1
max_bathrooms	string	No	Maximum number of bathrooms (1-5)	2
property_types	string	No	Comma-separated property types	"terraced,flat,semi-detached"
operation_type	string	No	Transaction type (defaults to BUY)	"BUY"
max_days_since_added	string	No	Maximum days since listing (1,3,7,14)	7
include_under_offer_and_stc	boolean	No	Include properties under offer/SSTC	false
"max_results	string	No	Maximum number of results to return	100

Available Property Types

• terraced - Terraced houses
• flat - Flats and apartments
• semi-detached - Semi-detached houses
• detached - Detached houses
• bungalow - Bungalows
• land - Land plots
• park-home - Park homes

Available Radius Options

• 0.25, 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 miles

Output Schema

The actor returns detailed property information in the following structure:

{
  "id": 123456789,
  "bedrooms": 3,
  "bathrooms": 2,
  "number_of_floor_plants": 2,
  "description": "Beautiful 3-bedroom semi-detached house in a sought-after location...",
  "address": "123 Example Street, London, SW1A 1AA",
  "country_code": "GB",
  "latitude": 51.5074,
  "longitude": -0.1278,
  "property_sub_type": "Semi-detached",
  "tenure": {
    "type": "Freehold",
    "details": "Freehold tenure"
  },
  "listing_update": {
    "date": "2024-01-15",
    "type": "New listing"
  },
  "price": 450000,
  "currency_code": "GBP",
  "estate_agent_branch": {
    "name": "Example Estate Agents",
    "branch": "London Branch",
    "contact": {
      "phone": "020 1234 5678",
      "email": "london@exampleagents.co.uk"
    }
  },
  "transaction_type": "BUY",
  "property_url": "https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/123456789",
  "contact_url": "https://www.rightmove.co.uk/contact/123456789",
  "first_published_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "updated_at": "2024-01-15T10:30:00Z",
  "property_images": [
    {
      "url": "https://media.rightmove.co.uk/example-image.jpg",
      "caption": "Front view of the property",
      "type": "main"
    }
  ],
  "timestamp": "2024-01-15T12:00:00Z",
  "input": {
    "location": "London",
    "radius": 10,
    "min_price": 400000,
    "max_price": 500000
  }
}

Output Fields Explained

Basic Property Information

• id: Unique property identifier
• bedrooms: Number of bedrooms
• bathrooms: Number of bathrooms
• number_of_floor_plants: Number of floor plans available
• description: Detailed property description
• address: Full property address
• country_code: ISO country code (GB for UK)

Location Data

• latitude: Property latitude coordinate
• longitude: Property longitude coordinate
• property_sub_type: Specific property type (e.g., "Semi-detached")

Financial Information

• price: Property price in pence
• currency_code: Currency code (GBP)
• tenure: Property tenure information (Freehold/Leasehold)

Agent Information

• estate_agent_branch: Estate agent details including contact information
• transaction_type: Transaction type (BUY for sales)
• property_url: Direct link to property listing
• contact_url: Contact form URL

Media and Updates

• property_images: Array of property images with URLs and captions
• first_published_at: When the property was first listed
• updated_at: Last update timestamp
• listing_update: Information about listing updates

Metadata

• timestamp: When the data was extracted
• input: Original search parameters used

Example Usage

Basic Search

{
  "location": "Manchester",
  "radius": "5",
  "min_price": "200000",
  "max_price": "400000",
  "min_bedrooms": "2",
  "max_bedrooms": "4"
}

Investment Property Search

{
  "location": "Birmingham",
  "min_price": "150000",
  "max_price": "300000",
  "property_types": "flat,terraced",
  "max_days_since_added": "7"
}

Family Home Search

{
  "location": "Liverpool",
  "radius": "10",
  "min_price": "100000",
  "max_price": "250000",
  "property_types": "terraced,semi-detached",
  "min_bedrooms": "3",
  "include_under_offer_and_stc": false
}

Pricing 💰

Price: $40 per month

• Unlimited property searches
• Access to all features and filters
• Priority support included

Limitations

• Monthly Subscription: $40/month for unlimited access
• Geographic Coverage: UK properties only
• Rate Limiting: Respects Rightmove's rate limits to ensure reliable operation
• Property Type: Sales properties only (no rentals)

Legal Disclaimer

This Actor is intended for public data extraction only. Ensure your usage complies with Rightmove.co.uk's terms of service and applicable data protection regulations. The actor respects rate limits and implements appropriate delays to avoid overwhelming the target website.

Support

For technical support or questions about this actor, please contact the development team or refer to the Apify documentation.

Note: This actor is designed for legitimate business use cases and market research. Please ensure compliance with all applicable laws and website terms of service. The actor implements responsible scraping practices to maintain the integrity of the target website.