Is Daft.ie the Most Expensive Property Listing Site in the World?
If you’ve ever tried to sell or rent a property in Ireland, you’re probably familiar with Daft.ie—one of the largest and most well-known property listing sites in the country. But have you ever wondered just how much it costs to list your property there? In this post we will compare the prices of Daft.ie to listing platforms in other countries.
TL;DR: Daft.ie is one of, if not the most expensive platform we have surveyed.
Costs Breakdown
We’ll explore two scenarios: a landlord renting a property and a private seller listing their home for sale, then compare Daft.ie’s costs with international platforms.
A landlord looking to rent a three-bedroom house for €2,500/month in Rathfarnham is offered three tiers:
The screenshot shows the different pricing tiers for residential rents on Daft.ie as of 25/9/24
Scenario 2: Selling a Four-Bed Home in Galway
For a family selling a €450,000 home in Oranmore, Daft.ie offers the following:
The screenshot shows the different pricing tiers for residential buys on Daft.ie as of 25/9/24
Global Comparison
Here’s how Daft.ie stacks up against other platforms internationally :
| Platform | Scenario 1: Rent (3 Bed, Rathfarnham) | Scenario 2: Sale (4 Bed, Galway) |
|---|---|---|
| Daft.ie | €321 (avg.) | €1099 (avg.) |
| MyHome.ie | €95-120 | Not Available* |
| OpenRent (Rightmove, Zoopla) | €57 (£49) | Not Available* |
| Zillow (USA) | Free | Free |
| Realestate.com.au (Australia) | €92 ($150) | Not Available* |
| Idealista (Spain, Italy) | Free (for listings under €2,500) | Free (for listings under €1M) |
| ImmobilienScout (Germany) | Free | Varies per region |
| MagicBricks (India) | Free | Free |
| FSBO.com (USA) | Not Available* | €89 ($99.95) |
| FazWaz (Brazil) | Free | Free |
*Many listing sites only offer one of the two options eg. OpenRent only allows rentals and FSBO.com only allows sales.
Conclusion
Daft.ie is among the most expensive platforms for private listings globally. The high costs aren’t just a burden for landlords and sellers—they often get passed onto tenants and buyers, further inflating the housing market. Daft also makes more money as rental prices increase, adding to the overall cost for consumers.
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