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Automated Property Feed Import
Import properties automatically from your CRM or property management software. Set everything up yourself from your Branch Management dashboard - no need to contact support.
What is a Property Feed?
A property feed is an automated way to sync your properties from your existing system (Alto, Expert Agent, Jupix, Reapit, Street, Property Hive, and many others) to Domovita. Instead of manually entering each property, your CRM sends data to Domovita and we import it automatically.
Supported Feed Formats
BLM (Rightmove V3): Industry-standard format used by Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket. Full 42-field coverage.
XML: Auto-detects Vebra/Alto, Kyero, Jupix, Expert Agent, and generic Rightmove-style XML.
CSV/TSV: Spreadsheet-style files with flexible column matching. Great for bulk uploads from Excel or Google Sheets.
JSON: Modern JSON format for developer-built integrations.
RTDF (Real-Time Data Feed): Send individual property updates in real time as they change in your CRM.
EAF (Estate Agent Feeds): Third-party middleware covering 20+ CRMs including Alto, Dezrez and AgentOS. Around £20/branch/month from EAF directly.
Feed Import Methods
1. Direct CRM connection - Alto / Vebra / Jupix (self-service, minutes to set up)
If you use Alto, Vebra or Jupix, you no longer need FTP at all. In Branch Management → API & Feed Integrations, open the Alto / Vebra / Jupix direct feed form and enter your datafeed ID, API username and API password - these are issued by Vebra/Alto (ask your Alto account manager, or find them in Vebra's feed settings), not by Domovita. Pick the API version (v13 is current), click Test Connection to check the credentials, then Save. We poll your feed automatically - every 30 minutes by default, adjustable from 5 minutes to 24 hours - and the card shows the feed status, last import time and property count.
2. Direct REST API Feed - Loop and other REST-API CRMs
Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and ask for an API key for Domovita - Loop issues it to you as their customer. Issuing one is Loop's decision, so we cannot promise a timescale, but the first agency to do this had theirs within a few hours. Once you have a key, paste it into the Direct REST API Feed section in Branch Management, click Test Connection, then Save. We poll every 30 minutes by default.
One thing to check: we read the properties you have ticked for Loop's api marketing channel. If your stock is only ticked for Website or Rightmove in Loop, tell us and we switch your feed to that channel - nothing else changes.
3. Inbound SFTP - we host the server, your CRM pushes (self-service)
If your CRM pushes files to an SFTP destination, click Set up SFTP feed in Branch Management. Credentials are generated automatically and appear on the card within a couple of minutes (the page refreshes itself): host feeds.domovita.co.uk, port 22, a username like dvfeed-123, and a password you can reveal and copy (branch admins only) or regenerate at any time - the old password stops working immediately. Point your CRM's export at those details and drop XML, BLM or CSV files in the root folder; we import on the next scan, every few minutes. Remove the feed whenever you like - access is revoked straight away.
4. FTP / SFTP Auto-Pull (we pull from your CRM's server)
Most UK estate agent software (Alto, Expert Agent, Jupix, Reapit, Property Hive) already exports your listings to an FTP server automatically. Domovita connects to that FTP server on a schedule and pulls your files - fully hands-free once configured.
How to set it up:
- Go to Branch Management (click your avatar, then "Branch Management")
- Scroll to the FTP / SFTP Import section
- Enter your CRM's FTP credentials (host, username, password, path)
- Click "Test Connection" to verify it works
- Click "Save Connection"
- Domovita polls automatically during business hours (7am-6pm)
Where do I get FTP credentials?
- Alto / Vebra: In Alto, go to Portal Feed Settings and add a new portal destination. Alto will provide you with FTP host, username, and password.
- Expert Agent: Go to Website Feed Settings and enable FTP export for "Custom Portal". You'll get credentials like ftp.expertagent.co.uk plus a username and password.
- Jupix: Contact Jupix support to enable FTP feed export for a custom portal.
- Property Hive: Install the BLM Export add-on. Configure it to push to an FTP server, then enter those details in Domovita.
5. File Upload (Push via API)
Upload BLM, XML, CSV, or JSON files through our API endpoints. Your CRM pushes the files to Domovita.
Best for: Automated scheduled uploads, CRMs that push rather than host FTP
Requires an API key (generated from your Branch Management page)
6. Real-Time API (RTDF)
Send individual property updates via our RTDF endpoint as they change in your CRM. No batch file needed.
Best for: Live CRM integrations, bespoke software, instant updates
7. Reapit Foundations
If you use Reapit, Domovita has a dedicated integration using Reapit's OAuth 2.0 API. We poll your Reapit account for property changes automatically, with webhook support for instant updates. Contact support to connect your Reapit account.
8. Street.co.uk
If you use Street, Domovita reads the Street Property Feed API directly. Street describes its API as free and open, so there is nothing to buy and no middleware in between. In Street, go to Settings → Applications, create a Property Feed API token, and send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your branch name. We connect it, run a first import for you to check, and then poll Street every hour so price changes, sales agreed and withdrawals reach your listings without anyone re-keying them. Properties you mark as low profile or under embargo in Street are never imported.
Getting Your API Key
You can do this yourself - no need to contact support.
Go to Branch Management (avatar menu or /branchmanage)
Scroll to the API & Feed Integrations section
Click "Generate API Key"
Your 64-character API key appears immediately
Click "Copy Key" to copy it to your clipboard
Your API key authenticates all feed requests for your branch. Include it in every request as an HTTP header:
X-Feed-Api-Key: your_64_character_api_key_here
Key management (admin only):
- Regenerate: Creates a new key (old key stops working immediately - update your integrations)
- Revoke: Disables API access entirely until you generate a new key
API Key Security
Keep it secret: Treat your API key like a password. Never share it publicly or commit it to code repositories.
One key per branch: All team members share the same branch API key.
Regenerate if compromised: Use the "Regenerate Key" button in Branch Management if you suspect exposure.
Role access: Only branch admins can generate, regenerate, or revoke keys. The key is shared by the whole branch for feed requests.
Feed Source Settings
When you set up an FTP connection or use the API, Domovita creates a feed source for your branch with these settings:
Name: Auto-generated from your branch name and connection type
Feed Type: The format (BLM, XML, CSV, JSON, FTP, SFTP, etc.)
API Key: Your unique authentication token
Auto-Publish: Properties go live immediately (default for verified agents)
Branch ID: Ensures imported properties are tagged to your branch
Import Process Overview
Your CRM exports data - either to FTP (we pull) or via API (you push)
Domovita parses the file - auto-detects format, extracts property data
Validation - required fields checked (price, postcode, property type)
Images downloaded - from URLs in the feed data, stored on our CDN
Properties created or updated - matched by your unique reference (agent_ref)
Results logged - import counts (created, updated, skipped, errors) saved in your feed log
Update vs Create Logic
Each property has an agent_ref (your internal reference number)
If that agent_ref already exists for your feed source: UPDATE the existing listing
If it's new: CREATE a new listing
This prevents duplicates and keeps Domovita perfectly in sync with your CRM
Full Replacement Mode
When you send a batch feed (BLM, XML, CSV, JSON), Domovita treats it as your complete, current portfolio by default. Any property in Domovita that's missing from the new feed gets automatically unpublished. This keeps your listings perfectly in sync - when you mark a property as sold in your CRM, it disappears from Domovita on the next import.
You can disable this with ?full_replacement=0 on the upload endpoint if you prefer additive-only imports.
Handling Images
BLM files: Include an image ZIP bundle in the same upload request
XML/JSON/RTDF: Provide image URLs in the data - we download and store them automatically
Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, WEBP
Storage: All images stored on Cloudflare R2 CDN for fast delivery
Supported CRM Systems
Domovita accepts feeds from virtually any UK estate agent CRM:
CRM
Recommended Method
Alto / Vebra
Direct API connection (datafeed ID + API login) - or FTP/BLM
Expert Agent
FTP auto-pull (XML or BLM)
Jupix
Direct API connection - or FTP auto-pull (XML)
Loop
Direct REST API Feed in Branch Management, once Loop issues you an API key
Reapit
Dedicated Reapit integration (OAuth API + webhooks)
Property Hive
BLM Export add-on to FTP, or RTDF API
Street.co.uk
Direct Street Property Feed integration - create a token in Street (Settings → Applications) and send it to us. No middleware needed.
Dezrez / Rezi
EAF middleware or BLM export
AgentOS
EAF middleware or BLM export
Any other CRM
If it can export BLM, XML, CSV, or JSON, it works with Domovita
Quick Start Checklist
Register and get approved as an estate agent on Domovita
Go to Branch Management
Generate your API key
If your CRM exports to FTP: Enter FTP details, test connection, save
If your CRM pushes files: Give your IT team the API key and endpoint URLs shown on the page
If you want to test first: Upload a small sample file (5-10 properties) via the API
Check your feed log and live listings to verify everything imported correctly
Need Help?
Self-service guides: Click "Getting Started" and "Full Reference" links on your Branch Management page
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - include your branch name and any error messages
Sample files: Send us a sample export from your CRM and we can advise on the best method
