Daft.ie Property Scraper

Extract property listings and single property details from Daft.ie into clean, structured datasets. Collect pricing, property attributes, seller information, and listing metadata at scale for research, monitoring, and analysis workflows.

Features

• URL-first scraping — Run from listing URLs or direct property URLs.
• Messy URL handling — Normalizes malformed and tracking-heavy URL inputs automatically.
• Pagination control — Set exact page and result limits.
• Clean datasets — Null and empty values are removed automatically.
• Detail-ready output — Single property URLs return enriched property records.

Use Cases

Market Research

Track asking prices, property types, and listing trends by location to understand local market movements.

Lead Generation

Build organized property datasets for agencies, broker teams, and investment pipelines.

Property Monitoring

Watch specific areas or search terms over time and feed updates into dashboards.

Competitive Intelligence

Compare listing volume, pricing patterns, and seller activity across locations.

Data Enrichment

Combine property records with your internal CRM or analytics data for deeper insights.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
propertyUrls	Array	No	["https://www.daft.ie/property-for-sale/ireland/houses"]	One or more Daft.ie listing/search/detail URLs.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of records to save.
max_pages	Integer	No	3	Maximum listing pages per search URL.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy enabled	Proxy settings for stable production runs.

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Output Data

Field	Type	Description
id	Integer	Daft listing ID.
daftShortcode	String	Short listing reference code.
title	String	Property title.
price	String	Listing price text.
propertyType	String	Property type label.
numBedrooms	String	Bedroom count text.
numBathrooms	String	Bathroom count text.
publishDate	String	Publish date in ISO format when available.
sellerName	String	Seller or agency name.
sellerPhone	String	Seller contact phone when available.
imageCover	String	Main large image URL.
imageGallery	Array	Large image gallery URLs only.
imageCount	Integer	Total image count from source.
hasVideo	Boolean	Video availability flag.
hasVirtualTour	Boolean	Virtual tour availability flag.
url	String	Property URL.
sourceType	String	Record source (search or detail).
sourceUrl	String	Input URL that produced the record.
search	Object	Search context derived from input URL.

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Usage Examples

Basic URL Run

{
    "propertyUrls": [
        "https://www.daft.ie/property-for-sale/ireland/houses"
    ],
    "results_wanted": 20,
    "max_pages": 2
}

Keyword + Location Run

{
    "propertyUrls": [
        "www.daft.ie/property-for-sale/dublin-city/houses?page=2&utm_source=test"
    ],
    "results_wanted": 30,
    "max_pages": 3
}

Single Property Detail Run

{
    "propertyUrls": [
        "https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/house-braemar-cottage-texas-lane-malahide-co-dublin/6538518"
    ],
    "results_wanted": 1
}

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Sample Output

{
    "id": 6538518,
    "daftShortcode": "16538518",
    "title": "Braemar Cottage, Texas Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36VR02",
    "price": "€1,750,000",
    "propertyType": "Detached House",
    "numBedrooms": "5 Bed",
    "numBathrooms": "4 Bath",
    "publishDate": "2026-04-21T21:47:12.000Z",
    "sellerName": "Example Auctioneers",
    "imageCover": "https://media.daft.ie/...size1440x960...",
    "imageGallery": [
        "https://media.daft.ie/...size1440x960..."
    ],
    "url": "https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/house-braemar-cottage-texas-lane-malahide-co-dublin/6538518",
    "sourceType": "detail",
    "sourceUrl": "https://www.daft.ie/for-sale/house-braemar-cottage-texas-lane-malahide-co-dublin/6538518"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start with Working URLs

• Use live Daft.ie listing URLs for fastest validation.
• Mix listing URLs and detail URLs to cover both output modes.

Keep Runs Efficient

• Use results_wanted: 20 for quick checks.
• Increase max_pages only when you need broader coverage.

Use Working URL Variants

• You can pass full URLs, www.daft.ie/..., or URLs with tracking parameters.
• The actor normalizes messy URL formats automatically.

Use Proxy for Reliability

• Keep Apify Proxy enabled for larger runs.
• Residential proxy groups improve consistency during busy periods.

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets — Build live market trackers.
• Airtable — Create searchable property databases.
• Make — Automate downstream workflows.
• Zapier — Trigger actions from fresh listings.
• Webhooks — Push data to custom systems.

Export Formats

• JSON — Best for APIs and backend systems.
• CSV — Ideal for spreadsheets and BI tools.
• Excel — Great for reporting and sharing.
• XML — Useful for legacy integrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape both listing pages and single property pages?

Yes. Add listing/search URLs and direct property URLs in propertyUrls.

What happens when duplicate properties appear across pages?

Duplicates are automatically removed using the listing ID.

Can I control how many records are returned?

Yes. Use results_wanted to set the maximum output size.

How is pagination controlled?

Use max_pages to limit how many listing pages are processed per search URL.

Why are some optional fields missing in output?

Fields are included only when the source provides a non-empty value.

Can I run with messy or tracking URLs?

Yes. The actor auto-normalizes malformed and tracking-heavy Daft URLs.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection. Users are responsible for complying with Daft.ie terms, local laws, and all applicable data usage regulations.