Gumtree Property Scraper | Auto filters Duplicates

Unlimited runs, no per-result fees!

What Does This Tool Do?

This tool automatically collects property information from Gumtree.com without you having to visit each listing manually. Instead of spending hours:

• Browsing through hundreds of property pages
• Copying details into spreadsheets
• Repeatedly checking for new listings

Our tool does all this work for you! It searches through Gumtree according to your criteria (location, price range, etc.) and creates a complete list of all matching properties with their details. You can then easily:

• Compare multiple properties at once
• Track price changes over time
• Find the best deals before others
• Make data-driven decisions for property investment or rental searches

🚀 How to Use Gumtree Scraper

Follow these simple steps to start collecting property data:

1. Set Up Your Search

   • Visit Gumtree.com
   • Enter your desired location
   • Apply your filters (price, bedrooms, property type, etc.)
   • Click "Search" to see your results
   • Copy the URL from your browser

2. Run the Scraper

   • Go to your Apify Console
   • Find "Gumtree Scraper" in your actors list
   • Click "Run"
   • Paste your search URL into the startUrls field
   • Click "Run" to start scraping

3. Get Your Results

   • Wait for the scraper to finish
   • Download your data in JSON, CSV, or Excel format
   • Use the data to analyze properties and make informed decisions

📋 What You'll Get

Each property listing includes:

Field	Description	Example
title	Property title	"Self Contained Studios to Rent in Tooting Broadway"
price	Monthly rent with currency symbol	"£1550"
location	City/area/region	"Tooting Broadway, London"
bedrooms	Number of bedrooms	"7"
property_type	Type of property	"Flat"
date_available	Move-in date	"26 Jun 2025"
seller_type	Type of seller	"Private"
date_posted	Date when listing was posted	"2025-07-05"
price_value	Numeric price without currency	"1550"
price_frequency	Price frequency (pm, pw, etc.)	"pm"
listing_id	Unique identifier for the listing	"1499893351"
url	Direct link to the property	"https://www.gumtree.com/p/property-to-rent/..."
description	Full property description	"Prime Tooting Location - Available Now!..."
seller_name	Name of seller/landlord	"Frank"
phone_number	Contact phone number	"0798532XXXX (Click Reveal on website)"
images	Array of property image URLs	["https://imagedelivery.net/..."]
scraped_at	Timestamp when data was collected	"2025-07-06 02:01:05"

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

{
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.gumtree.com/search?search_category=property-to-rent"
        }
    ],
    "includeDuplicates": false,
    "convertPwToPm": true,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

Configuration Options

Option	Description	Default
startUrls	List of Gumtree search URLs to scrape	Required
includeDuplicates	Whether to include duplicate listings in the output. When false, listings seen in previous runs are automatically skipped.	false
convertPwToPm	Convert weekly prices (pw) to monthly prices (pm) by multiplying by 4.33. This helps normalize pricing across different listing formats.	true
proxyConfiguration	Proxy settings for the scraper to avoid IP blocking	Optional

🔄 Deduplication

The actor automatically handles duplicate listings by:

• Tracking previously seen listings using a user-specific dataset
• Excluding duplicates by default (can be overridden with includeDuplicates: true)
• Maintaining data consistency across multiple runs
• Using both listing IDs and URLs for comprehensive duplicate detection
• Optimizing storage and processing by avoiding redundant data

💡 Tips for Best Results

• Search URLs

  • Use specific search filters on Gumtree
  • Copy the exact URL from your browser
  • You can use multiple URLs in one run
  • Save your favorite search URLs for future use

• Running Regularly

  • Set up scheduled runs to catch new listings
  • The tool will automatically track what's new
  • No need to worry about duplicates

• Data Usage

  • Results are available in JSON, CSV, and Excel formats
  • Easy to import into spreadsheets, databases, or analysis tools
  • All data includes timestamps for tracking when information was collected
  • Phone numbers may show as "Click Reveal on website" for privacy protection

❓ Need Help?

If you encounter any issues:

• Check your search URL is correct
• Ensure you have proper permissions
• Contact support if problems persist

📄 License

MIT

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