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: json { "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 ## Related Actors Looking for more property data? Check out these related actors: - OpenRent Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from OpenRent.co.uk - SpareRoom Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from SpareRoom.co.uk - Gumtree Property Scraper | Unlimited Usage - Scrape property listings from Gumtree.com