Types of Custom Fields for Property Listings

Below, you can find detailed descriptions of each type of custom field available for listings.

Types of custom fields

1. Taxonomy
2. Text
3. Rich Text
4. Number
5. Price
6. Location
7. Embed
8. Gallery
9. Attachments

1. Taxonomy

Taxonomy fields organise listings into predefined groups such as Offer Type (For Sale, For Rent), Property Type (Apartment, House) or Features (Pool, Garage). To add or edit one, hover over Listings in the WordPress menu and pick the field name.

You'll then access an interface for managing these fields.

2. Text

A text field is perfect for flexible input, such as Utility Costs, where users can enter any value, like "$150/month" or "Included in rent." Unlike taxonomy, which uses predefined categories, text fields allow for custom entries, making them ideal for information that varies between listings.

3. Rich Text

This field type offers extra flexibility, adding a larger text area for more detailed content. It's useful for dividing sections of the listing, such as having one area for the general listing description and another for Rental Terms and Conditions. This helps organise information clearly, especially in more complex listings.

4. Number

The number field is designed for values like the year of construction or property size. You can set units to appear before or after the number, such as "sq ft," and apply input masks to ensure proper formatting.

5. Price

The Price field is specifically designed to display the cost of a listing. Unlike a standard number field, it uses global currency settings and enables price-related features, such as integration with a loan calculator on the single listing page.

6. Location

Our product integrates with Google Maps. By adding your API key, you can assign a location to each listing. You can customise settings such as the map type (roadmap, satellite, hybrid, terrain) and search type (cities, regions, address). Additionally, you can exclude up to 5 countries from the location options.

7. Embed

This field type allows you to embed content, such as a video link from YouTube or raw HTML (e.g., Virtual Tours).

8. Gallery

This field lets you add photo galleries to listings. You can set restrictions on the size and number of images, and multiple galleries can be added to a single listing if needed.

9. Attachments

The attachments field allows you to add important documents to a listing, such as a technical specification, leaflet, or sample contract. You can also limit the file size and the number of attachments allowed.

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