SpareRoom Property Scraper | Pay Per Result

Pay only for the results you get - no monthly fees!

What Does This Tool Do?

This tool automatically collects property information from SpareRoom.co.uk 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 SpareRoom 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 SpareRoom Scraper

Follow these simple steps to start collecting property data:

1. Set Up Your Search

   • Visit SpareRoom.co.uk
   • Enter your desired location
   • Apply your filters (price, room type, etc.)
   • Click "Search" to see your results
   • Copy the URL from your browser

2. Run the Scraper

   • 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

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
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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• Spareroom Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk
• Gumtree Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from Gumtree.com
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📄 License

MIT