Domovita - Property Feed Import

Automated Property Feed Import

Import properties automatically from your CRM or property management software using our feed system.

What is a Property Feed?

A property feed is an automated way to sync your properties from your existing system (like Property Hive, Alto, Expert Agent, Jupix, and many others) to Domovita. Instead of manually entering each property, you can upload files or use our API to import dozens or hundreds of properties at once.

Supported Feed Formats

BLM (British Lettings & Marketing): Industry-standard format used by Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket
Kyero XML: XML format popular for international property listings
Rightmove XML: Rightmove's proprietary XML format
CSV/TSV: Spreadsheet-style files with customizable column mapping
JSON: Modern JSON format for API integrations
RTDF (Real-Time Data Feed): Our API for single-property updates
EAF (Estate Agent Format): Generic XML format

Feed Import Methods

1. File Upload (Manual)

Upload BLM, XML, CSV, or JSON files through our API
Best for: One-time imports, testing, occasional updates
Requires API key (see below)

2. API Integration (Real-Time)

Send individual property updates via our RTDF API
Create, update, or remove properties in real-time
Best for: Live CRM integration, instant updates

3. Scheduled File Watch (Automated)

Coming soon: Drop files in a watched folder, auto-import on schedule
Best for: Daily/weekly batch imports

Getting Your API Key

Note: Only branch admins can create and manage feed sources and API keys.

Contact Domovita support to request feed import access
Provide your branch ID and company details
We will create a feed source for you in the admin panel
You will receive your unique 64-character API key
Keep this key secure - it grants access to your property data

Coming Soon: Self-service feed source creation will be available directly in Branch Management.

API Key Security

Keep it secret: Never share your API key publicly or commit it to code repositories
One key per feed source: Each integration should have its own key
Regenerate if compromised: Contact support if you suspect your key has been exposed
Read-only viewing: Managers can view API keys but cannot regenerate them

Feed Source Settings

Each feed source has these settings:

Name: Descriptive name for the feed
Feed Type: Format (BLM, XML, CSV, JSON, RTDF, etc.)
Default Owner: Which Domovita user owns imported properties
Branch ID: Your branch (ensures properties are tagged to your team)
Auto-Publish: Yes (properties go live immediately) or No (require moderation approval)
Status: Enabled (feed accepts imports) or Disabled (temporarily paused)

Import Process Overview

Prepare Your Data: Export properties from your CRM in a supported format
Send to API: Upload file or send JSON via HTTP POST with your API key
Automatic Processing: System parses file, validates required fields, downloads images from URLs, and creates or updates properties in the database
Results: You receive a JSON response with counts (created, updated, skipped, errors)
Feed Log: Import details saved in admin panel for review

Field Mapping

Our system automatically maps fields from your feed to Domovita's property schema:

Required: agent_ref (unique ID), price, postcode, property_type
Recommended: title, description, bedrooms, bathrooms, images
Optional: 100+ additional fields (EPC rating, tenure, council tax, features, etc.)

Handling Images

BLM Files: Include image ZIP bundle in upload
XML/JSON: Provide image URLs - we download and store them automatically
RTDF API: Send image_urls array with each property

Update vs Create Logic

Each property has an agent_ref (your internal reference)
If agent_ref already exists for your feed source: UPDATE
If agent_ref is new: CREATE
This prevents duplicates and keeps properties in sync

Property Hive Users

If your website runs on Property Hive (the WordPress property plugin), getting your listings onto Domovita is straightforward.

Recommended: BLM Export (fastest route)

Property Hive's BLM Export add-on can push your listings to Domovita automatically. This is the quickest way to get started because Domovita has full BLM V3 support with 100% field coverage.

Ensure you have a Property Hive subscription that includes the BLM Export add-on (Import or Complete plan)
Contact Domovita support to set up your feed source and get FTP credentials
Configure Property Hive's BLM Export to push to the Domovita FTP endpoint
Properties sync automatically on your chosen schedule (every 15 minutes to daily)

Alternative: REST API Pull

If you prefer not to use the BLM Export, Domovita can pull properties directly from your WordPress site using the Property Hive REST API. This requires no paid Property Hive add-ons. Contact support to discuss this option.

What gets imported

All standard property fields are supported including price qualifiers (Guide Price, Offers Over, OIRO), tenure details, EPC ratings, council tax bands, features, virtual tours, floorplans, and full image galleries.

Other Supported CRM Systems

Domovita accepts feeds from virtually any UK estate agent CRM, including:

Alto / Vebra (XML API)
Expert Agent (XML via FTP)
Jupix (XML export)
Reapit (coming soon)
Street, Loop, Dezrez, AgentOS and others via BLM, XML, CSV, or JSON export

If your CRM can export in BLM, XML, CSV, or JSON format, it will work with Domovita. Contact support if you need help with a specific system.

Next Steps

Read the detailed API documentation articles
Test with a small sample file (5-10 properties)
Review the import log to check for errors
Set up automated daily/weekly imports

Need Help?

Contact support for API key requests
Provide sample files for custom format mapping
Ask about integration with specific CRM systems

Property Feed Import - Getting Started