An Apify actor for scraping property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk. This version operates on a pay-per-result basis, perfect for one-time or occasional scraping needs.

Description

This Apify actor helps you collect property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk. It automatically gathers detailed information about available rooms and properties, making it easy to analyze housing options in your desired area. You only pay for the results you get, making it cost-effective for occasional use.

🚀 Quick Start

Find Your Search URL
- Go to SpareRoom.co.uk
- Enter your desired location
- Apply your filters (price range, room type, etc.)
- Once you see your search results, copy the URL from your browser
- The URL will look something like: https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/?search_id=1234567890&mode=list
Run the Actor
- Go to your Apify Console
- Find "SpareRoom Property Scraper" in your actors list
- Click "Run"
- Paste your search URL into the startUrls field
- Click "Run" to start scraping

📋 What You'll Get

Each property listing includes:

Field	Description	Example
url	Property listing URL	"https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/flatshare_detail.pl?flatshare_id=1234567"
title	Room title	"Double Room in Zone 2"
price	Monthly rent	"£800 pcm"
location	Area/zone	"London, Zone 2"
description	Room description	"Spacious double room..."
features	Room features	["Furnished", "Bills included"]
postedDate	Listing date	"2024-03-20"
contactInfo	Contact details	{"name": "John Doe", "phone": "1234567890"}

⚙️ Advanced Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

{
    "startUrls": [
        {
            "url": "https://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/?search_id=1363034394&mode=list"
        }
    ],
    "includeDuplicates": false,
    "proxyConfiguration": {
        "useApifyProxy": true
    }
}

🔄 Deduplication

The actor automatically handles duplicate listings by:

Tracking previously seen listings
Excluding duplicates by default
Maintaining data consistency
Optimizing storage and processing

💡 Tips for Best Results

Search URLs
- Use specific search filters on SpareRoom
- Copy the exact URL from your browser
- You can use multiple URLs in one run
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 in JSON format
- Easy to import into spreadsheets or databases
- Compatible with most data analysis tools

❓ Need Help?

If you encounter any issues:

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

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