Funda.nl Scraper

Extract comprehensive real estate data from Funda.nl, the Netherlands' largest property platform. Collect property listings including addresses, prices, specifications, and images at scale. Perfect for market research, investment analysis, and property monitoring.

Features

• Flexible Search — Use direct URLs or search by location and property type
• Price Filtering — Set minimum and maximum price ranges
• Automatic Pagination — Collects results across multiple pages
• Proxy Support — Full Apify Proxy integration for reliable scraping
• Resilient Extraction — Built-in error handling and retry logic

Use Cases

Real Estate Market Analysis

Track pricing trends across Dutch cities and neighborhoods. Identify hotspots, compare average prices, and monitor market fluctuations over time.

Investment Research

Discover investment opportunities by analyzing property values, locations, and specifications. Build datasets to inform buying decisions.

Competitor Monitoring

Analyze real estate agency portfolios and pricing strategies. Track new listings from specific sellers or regions.

Personal Property Search

Aggregate listings matching your specific criteria. Filter by location, price range, and property type to find your ideal home.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	—	Direct Funda.nl search URL to scrape
location	String	No	—	City or area (e.g., 'amsterdam', 'rotterdam')
propertyType	String	No	"koop"	Property type: koop (sale) or huur (rent)
minPrice	Integer	No	—	Minimum price filter (€)
maxPrice	Integer	No	—	Maximum price filter (€)
collectDetails	Boolean	No	false	Scrape detail pages for full information
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of listings to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Maximum pages to visit
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Residential	Apify Proxy configuration

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
id	String	Unique listing identifier
address	String	Property address
postalCode	String	Postal code
city	String	City name
price	Number	Asking price (€)
priceCurrency	String	Currency code (EUR)
floorArea	Number	Living area in square meters
plotArea	Number	Plot size in square meters
rooms	Number	Number of rooms
url	String	Direct link to listing
imageUrl	String	Main property image URL
scrapedAt	String	Timestamp of extraction

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Usage Examples

Basic Extraction

Extract listings from the default search page:

{
    "startUrl": "https://www.funda.nl/en/zoeken/koop/",
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Location-Based Search

Search for properties in a specific city:

{
    "location": "amsterdam",
    "propertyType": "koop",
    "results_wanted": 100
}

Price Range Filtering

Filter properties by price range:

{
    "location": "rotterdam",
    "minPrice": 200000,
    "maxPrice": 500000,
    "results_wanted": 50
}

Rental Properties

Search for rental listings:

{
    "location": "utrecht",
    "propertyType": "huur",
    "results_wanted": 30
}

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Sample Output

{
    "id": "43487654",
    "address": "Keizersgracht 123",
    "postalCode": "1015 CJ",
    "city": "Amsterdam",
    "price": 850000,
    "priceCurrency": "EUR",
    "floorArea": 120,
    "plotArea": 0,
    "rooms": 4,
    "url": "https://www.funda.nl/en/koop/amsterdam/huis-43487654-keizersgracht-123/",
    "imageUrl": "https://cloud.funda.nl/valentina_media/123/456/789.jpg",
    "scrapedAt": "2024-01-17T10:00:00.000Z"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose Working URLs

• Use the Funda.nl website to apply filters, then copy the resulting URL
• Verify URLs are accessible before running
• Start with popular search pages for testing

Optimize Collection Size

• Start small for testing (20-50 results)
• Increase results_wanted for production runs
• Use max_pages to control run duration

Proxy Configuration

• Residential proxies are recommended for reliability
• Enable Apify Proxy for best performance

{
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true,
        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
    }
}

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for analysis and visualization
• Airtable — Build searchable property databases
• Slack — Get notifications for new listings
• Webhooks — Send data to custom endpoints
• Make — Create automated workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions on new data

Export Formats

• JSON — For developers and APIs
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel — For business reporting
• XML — For system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many listings can I collect?

You can collect all available listings from search results. The practical limit depends on the number of results matching your criteria.

Can I filter by specific criteria?

Yes, use the Funda.nl website to apply filters, then copy the URL to startUrl. Alternatively, use location, propertyType, and price parameters.

What if some fields are missing?

Some fields may be empty if the listing doesn't include that information. Common missing fields include plot area for apartments.

Does it work for rental properties?

Yes, set propertyType to "huur" or use a rental search URL.

How often can I run the scraper?

You can schedule runs at any interval. Consider daily or weekly runs for market monitoring.

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Support

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

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect rate limits.