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Private Property Listings Scraper

Extract rich property listings data from PrivateProperty.co.za with pagination support and clean dataset output.

This actor is built for teams that need high-quality listing data for market analysis, monitoring, lead workflows, and reporting.

Features

• Rich listing output - Collect pricing, specs, sizes, rates, levies, media, and listing metadata.
• Search + detail enrichment - Capture broad search coverage and detailed per-listing fields.
• Pagination support - Crawl multiple search pages in one run.
• Clean dataset items - Empty, null, and placeholder values are omitted from output.
• Flexible inputs - Use one or many start URLs in a single run.

Use Cases

Market Monitoring

Track supply, pricing movement, and listing composition across regions and property types.

Investment Research

Compare bedroom counts, floor sizes, land sizes, levies, and rates to identify value opportunities.

Lead and CRM Enrichment

Build structured listing datasets with location, media, and contact-related information.

Portfolio Intelligence

Run on a schedule and analyze new inventory trends over time.

Input Parameters

Output Data

Each dataset item includes available fields only (no null/empty placeholders):

Usage Examples

Basic Run

{
"startUrls":[
{"url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/south-africa/1"}
],
"results_wanted":20,
"max_pages":3,
"collectDetails":true
}

Higher Volume Run

{
"startUrls":[
{"url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/south-africa/1"}
],
"results_wanted":100,
"max_pages":10,
"collectDetails":true
}

Multiple Search URLs

{
"startUrls":[
{"url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/south-africa/1"},
{"url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/gauteng/1"}
],
"results_wanted":200,
"max_pages":10,
"proxyConfiguration":{
"useApifyProxy":true,
"apifyProxyGroups":["RESIDENTIAL"]
}
}

Sample Output

{
"listing_id":"T5398104",
"listing_number":"T5398104",
"listing_numeric_id":11685844,
"title":"3 Bedroom House in Mooinooi",
"property_type":"House",
"price":1200000,
"price_display":"R 1 200 000",
"currency":"ZAR",
"bedrooms":3,
"bathrooms":2,
"parking_spaces":3,
"location":"Mooinooi, Hartbeespoort, North West",
"description":"Exquisite Corner Family Home with Exceptional Features...",
"floor_size_sqm":184,
"levies_display":"R 490",
"main_image":"https://images.pp.co.za/listing/11685844/UUBw9fVazRLOTHQWsoyIY7/1600/1066/contain/jpegorpng",
"gallery_images":[
"https://images.pp.co.za/listing/11685844/UUBw9fVazRLOTHQWsoyIY7/1600/1066/contain/jpegorpng"
],
"url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/north-west/north-west-eastern-bojanala/hartbeespoort/mooinooi/T5398104",
"source_search_page":1,
"source_search_url":"https://www.privateproperty.co.za/for-sale/south-africa/1",
"fetched_via":"server_variables_bundle_params+html_fallback"
}

Tips for Best Results

Start With Focused URLs

• Use location- or category-specific search URLs for better targeting.
• Validate URL output with a 20-result run before scaling.

Scale Gradually

• Start with results_wanted: 20.
• Increase to 100+ after validating data quality in your target region.

Use Proxy Configuration

• Keep Apify Proxy enabled for stronger run stability.
• For larger runs, use residential proxy groups.

Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

• Google Sheets - Reporting and trend tracking
• Airtable - Searchable listing databases
• Make - Automated workflows
• Zapier - Trigger downstream automations
• Webhooks - Push data into your own systems

Export Formats

• JSON - API and engineering workflows
• CSV - Spreadsheet workflows
• Excel - Business reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I scrape multiple pages?

Yes. Use max_pages to control how many search result pages are processed.

Can I collect only specific categories or areas?

Yes. Add the exact search URLs you want in startUrls.

Why is a field missing on some records?

Some listings do not publish every detail. The actor omits unavailable values rather than returning null or empty placeholders.

Can I run this actor on a schedule?

Yes. Schedule recurring runs in Apify and process the output dataset automatically.

Is this output suitable for BI tools?

Yes. The dataset is structured and exportable to JSON, CSV, and Excel formats.

Support

For issues or feature requests, use the actor issue tracker in your project workspace.

Legal Notice

Use this actor responsibly and ensure your use complies with website terms and applicable laws.