We are seeking an experienced developer to create a comprehensive tool designed for UK property investors to identify optimal areas for Buy-To-Let (BTL) and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) investments. This tool will leverage API calls to Rightmove and PropertyData.co.uk, integrating the data with Google Sheets for dynamic analysis and insights.

Project Objectives:

– Develop an automated system to search and analyze properties listed on Rightmove by city and specific filters.
– Integrate real-time updates for properties Sold Subject to Contract (SSTC) and new listings directly into Google Sheets.
– Utilize Google Sheets’ keyword features to filter properties based on criteria such as "freehold" or "attention investors."
– Implement functionality within Google Sheets to make separate API calls to PropertyData.co.uk, fetching detailed yield, demand, and other relevant metrics using the property ID and geolocation data from Rightmove.

Requirements:

– Strong experience with API integration, specifically with Rightmove and PropertyData.co.uk APIs.
– Proficiency in Google Sheets, including scripting for automation and data manipulation.
– Ability to implement real-time data updates and manage large datasets efficiently.
– Knowledge of UK property market and investment criteria to ensure the tool’s relevance and accuracy.
– Experience with Python, Google Apps Script, or similar, for backend scripting and automation.

Deliverables:

– A fully functional Google Sheets tool that automatically updates with the latest Rightmove listings based on predefined filters.
– Integration with PropertyData.co.uk API to enrich property listings with additional investment metrics.
– User-friendly interface and documentation on how to use the tool, modify search criteria, and interpret the results.
– Strategy for handling API rate limits and ensuring data accuracy and compliance with both Rightmove and PropertyData.co.uk terms of service.

Ideal Candidate:

– You are a detail-oriented developer with a passion for real estate and data analysis.
– You have a proven track record of creating tools that integrate complex APIs and automate data processing tasks.
– You are innovative and can suggest improvements or alternative approaches to meet the project’s objectives efficiently.
– You are familiar with the legal and compliance aspects of data handling and API usage in the UK.

Please apply with examples of similar projects you have completed, especially those involving real estate data analysis and Google Sheets automation. Include a brief proposal on how you would approach this project, including any potential challenges and how you would address them.

Budget:

Negotiable based on experience and proposed solution but ideally fixed price with milestones.

Timeline:

Please provide an estimated timeline for project completion with your proposal.

We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially working together to create a powerful tool for UK property investors. Please respond with you proposal with "Sopranos" so I know you’re read this.

Hourly Range: $16.00-$35.00

Posted On: March 02, 2024 14:14 UTC
Category: Back-End Development
Skills:API, API Integration, API Development

Country: United Kingdom

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