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This guide will walk you through the process of adding a property listing to your WordPress website using the WP Property Drive plugin.
Getting Started
Before you begin, make sure you:
- Are logged into your WordPress admin dashboard
- Have the WP Property Drive plugin installed and activated
- Have the necessary permissions to add properties
Creating a New Property
- From your WordPress dashboard, go to Properties in the left sidebar menu
- Click Add New at the top of the page
- You’ll be taken to the property editor screen where you can fill in all the details
Property Title and Description
Title
At the very top of the page, you’ll see a text field for the property title. This should be a clear, descriptive name for the property.
Examples:
- “3 Bedroom Semi-Detached House in Dublin 4”
- “Luxury Penthouse Apartment, Galway City Centre”
- “Commercial Office Space, Cork Business Park”
Description
Below the title, you’ll find the main content editor. This is where you write the full description of the property. You can:
- Add detailed text about the property
- Use formatting (bold, italic, bullet points)
- Add headings to organize the content
Tip: Write a compelling description that highlights the property’s best features, location benefits, and unique selling points.
WP Property Drive provides two ways to manage property images:
Option 1: Local WordPress Images (Recommended for Manual Uploads)
This option stores images directly in your WordPress media library. This is the best choice when you’re adding properties manually.
- Find the Property Media (Images, Videos and 3D Tours) section marked with “WordPress” and “Local” badges
- Click the Manage Media button
- The WordPress Media Library will open
- You can either:
- Upload new images: Click “Upload Files” and select images from your computer
- Use existing images: Select images already in your Media Library
- Select all the images you want to add to the property
- Click Select or Insert to add them
Reordering Images
- After adding images, you’ll see them displayed in a gallery below
- Drag and drop images to change their order
- The first image will be the main/featured image shown on property cards
Property Tours
Below the images, you’ll find a Property Tour(s) text area where you can add:
- Virtual tour links (e.g., Matterport)
- YouTube video links
- 3D walkthrough URLs
Add one URL per line.
Option 2: Remote Feed Images
This section is for images that come from your CRM or property management system via an automated feed. If you’re manually adding a property, you typically won’t use this section.
If you do need to use it:
- Click on Property Media (Images) marked with “Feed” and “Remote” badges
- Images can be reordered by dragging them
- Click the × button to remove an image
Important: If your property is connected to a feed, changes made here will be overwritten on the next sync unless you “lock” the property.
Property Details
Status
Select the current status of the property:
- For Sale – Property is available for purchase
- To Let – Property is available for rent
- Sale Agreed – An offer has been accepted
- Sold – Property has been sold
- Sold (STC) – Sold Subject to Contract
- Under Offer – Offer being considered
- Let Agreed – Rental agreement in progress
- Let – Property has been let
Market
Choose where the property falls in the market:
- Residential – Houses, apartments, etc.
- Commercial – Offices, retail, industrial
- Development – Land for development
- Farm – Agricultural properties
- New Homes – Newly built properties
Selling Method
How the property is being sold:
- Private Treaty – Standard sale through negotiation
- Auction – Sold at public auction
- Tender – Sealed bids process
Address Fields
- Display Address – The address shown publicly (e.g., “Main Street, Dublin 2”)
- Address Line 1 – First line of the full address
- Address Line 2 – Second line (optional)
- Address Line 3 – Third line (optional)
Property Type
Select the type of property:
- Apartment
- Bungalow
- Detached House
- Semi-Detached House
- Terraced House
- Townhouse
- Duplex
- Penthouse
- Studio
- Site
- Land
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial
- Warehouse
- And more…
Living Type
If applicable, specify:
- Retirement Living
- Student Accommodation
- Social Housing
- Assisted Living
Property Category (Optional)
Add custom categories like:
- Investment
- Waterfront
- Urban
- Coastal
Age Category (Optional)
Describe the property age:
- Modern
- New
- Period
- Recently Refurbished
Bedrooms
Enter the number of bedrooms (just the number, e.g., “3”)
Bathrooms
Enter the number of bathrooms (just the number, e.g., “2”)
Property Size
Enter the property size in square metres or square feet (just the number)
Property Size (Land)
For properties with land, enter the acreage
Fit Out (Commercial Properties)
For commercial properties, select the fit-out level:
- Shell & Core
- Developer’s Finish
- Fitted
- Fully Fitted
- Partially Fitted
- Turnkey
- Furnished
- Speculative Fit-out
- As Is
Timing (Availability)
When is the property available?
- Immediately
- Within 1 Month
- Within 3 Months
- Within 6 Months
- Within 12 Months
- By Agreement
- On Completion
- Negotiable
- To Be Confirmed
Property Taxonomies (Type, Area, County)
In addition to the property details fields, WP Property Drive uses WordPress taxonomies to categorize properties. These appear in the right sidebar of the property editor (or below the main content on smaller screens).
What are Taxonomies?
Taxonomies are like categories or tags that help organize and filter your properties. They make it easy for visitors to search and browse properties by specific criteria.
Property Type
The Property Type taxonomy categorizes properties by their physical type.
- Look for the Property Type panel in the right sidebar
- You can either:
- Select an existing type: Check the box next to the appropriate property type
- Add a new type: Click “Add New Property Type” at the bottom of the panel
- Common property types include:
- Apartment
- House
- Bungalow
- Site
- Commercial
- Land
Important: Select only one property type per property.
Area
The Area taxonomy allows you to categorize properties by their locality (town, village, or neighbourhood).
- Look for the Area panel in the right sidebar
- You can either:
- Select an existing area: Check the box next to the appropriate area
- Add a new area: Click “Add New Area” at the bottom of the panel
- Examples of areas (localities):
- Ballsbridge
- Salthill
- Blackrock
- Killarney
- Malahide
- Kinsale
Important: Select only one area per property. Areas are useful for location-based searches on your website.
County
The County taxonomy categorizes properties by their county.
- Look for the County panel in the right sidebar
- You can either:
- Select an existing county: Check the box next to the correct county
- Add a new county: Click “Add New County” at the bottom of the panel
- Irish counties include:
- Dublin
- Cork
- Galway
- Limerick
- Kerry
- Mayo
- Wicklow
- Waterford
- Clare
- Donegal
- And all other Irish counties…
Important: Select only one county per property.
Managing Taxonomies
You can also manage all taxonomy terms from a central location:
- Go to Properties in the left sidebar
- Click on Property Types, Areas, or Counties (depending on which you want to manage)
- From here you can:
- Add new terms
- Edit existing terms
- Delete terms
- Set parent/child relationships (hierarchical taxonomies)
Note: Deleting a taxonomy term will remove it from all properties that use it.
Price Details
Important: Only enter numerical values – no commas, periods, or currency symbols. The currency is set in your plugin settings.
Price
Enter the asking price or rental amount (e.g., “350000” for €350,000)
Sold Price
If the property has sold, enter the final sale price
Price Prefix
Add text before the price:
- “Guide Price”
- “From”
- “Starting at”
- “Offers over”
Price Term (For Rentals)
Select how the rental price is charged:
- Per Month
- Per Week
- Per Year (Per Annum)
Floorplans
Enter URLs to floorplan images. If you have multiple floorplans, separate them with a vertical pipe symbol (|)
Example: https://example.com/floor1.jpg|https://example.com/floor2.jpg
BER & Energy Details
BER Rating
Enter the Building Energy Rating:
- A1, A2, A3
- B1, B2, B3
- C1, C2, C3
- D1, D2
- E1, E2
- F
- G
- Exempt
BER Number
Enter the official BER certificate number
Energy Details
Add any additional energy information (heating type, insulation details, etc.)
Location Details
Interactive Map
An interactive map is displayed in this section. You can:
- Drag the map to navigate to the property location
- Click on the map to place a marker at the exact property location
- The latitude and longitude will automatically update
Latitude & Longitude
These fields are automatically filled when you click on the map. You can also enter coordinates manually if you know them.
Eircode
Enter the property’s Eircode (Irish postcode)
Area
This may be automatically set based on the location
County
This may be automatically set based on the location
Country
Enter the country (defaults to Ireland)
International Property
Check this box if the property is located outside Ireland
Agent Details
Agent ID
Enter a unique identifier for the agent (internal use)
Agent Qualification
Enter the agent’s professional qualifications (e.g., “MIPAV”, “SCSI”)
Agent Name
Enter the name of the agent handling this property
Agent Email
Enter the agent’s email address for enquiries
Agent Phone
Enter the agent’s office phone number
Agent Mobile
Enter the agent’s mobile phone number
Office ID
Enter the office’s unique identifier
Office Name
Enter the name of the office/branch
Office Address
Enter the full address of the office
Attachments (Brochures)
You can add up to three brochure links:
Brochure 1, 2, 3
Enter the URL to the property brochure PDF
Tip: Upload your brochures to the WordPress Media Library first, then copy the file URL.
These text areas allow you to add detailed information:
Property Accommodation
Describe the accommodation layout in detail:
- Room-by-room breakdown
- Room sizes
- Special features of each room
Property Features
List key features and highlights:
- Central heating type
- Double/triple glazing
- Alarm system
- Solar panels
- etc.
Amenities
Describe nearby amenities:
- Schools
- Shops
- Transport links
- Parks
- Restaurants
Directions
Provide directions to the property:
- From main roads
- Landmarks to look for
- Public transport options
Disclaimer
Add any legal disclaimers or notices required
WordPress-Specific Settings
These settings are stored locally and won’t be affected by feed imports:
Custom Link
Enter a URL if you want the property to link to an external website instead of the property page
Property is Featured
Check this box to mark the property as featured. Featured properties may appear in special sections on your website.
Show in Slider
Check this box if you want this property to appear in the property slider shortcode
Property Brochures
Add multiple brochure URLs (one per line). You can:
- Upload files to the Media Library
- Paste links from Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.
Click Upload/Select Files from Media Library to easily add files.
Property Floorplans
Add multiple floorplan URLs (one per line). Same options as brochures.
Upcoming Viewings
Add scheduled viewing times in the format: Day, Date: Time
Examples:
- Wed, 10 Apr: 17:15 – 17:45
- Sat, 13 Apr: 11:00 – 12:00
Add one viewing per line.
Publishing Your Property
Once you’ve filled in all the relevant fields:
- Review your listing – Check all information is correct
- Set the Featured Image – In the right sidebar, click “Set featured image” and select the main property photo
- Choose a publish date – You can publish immediately or schedule for later
- Set visibility – Usually “Public” for property listings
- Click “Publish” – Your property is now live!
After Publishing
- Preview – Click “View Property” to see how it looks
- Edit – You can always come back to make changes
- Update – Click “Update” to save any changes
Tips for Great Property Listings
- Use high-quality images – Bright, clear photos sell properties
- Write detailed descriptions – More detail helps buyers make decisions
- Keep information accurate – Double-check prices, sizes, and features
- Update regularly – Keep the status current (especially when sold or let)
- Add all relevant documents – Brochures and floorplans add value
This guide is for WP Property Drive v4.0.0 and later.