.properties Domain Registrationfrom £57.80/yr
Why Choose a .properties Domain?
The .properties extension is one of Identity Digital's real-estate-focused new gTLDs, launched in 2014 alongside .estate and .realty. Unlike .realtor, which restricts registration to members of the National Association of Realtors, .properties is completely unrestricted, making it a flexible choice for letting agents, property developers, and rental platforms worldwide. The plural form works particularly well for portfolios — listing multiple homes, commercial units, or holiday rentals under one clear, descriptive web address.
Ideal for:
- Estate agents managing multi-property portfolios
- Buy-to-let landlords and property investment firms
- Holiday rental and serviced apartment operators
- Commercial real estate brokerages
- Property developers showcasing new-build schemes
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, with no proof of property licensing required.
- Operated by Identity Digital (formerly Donuts), one of the largest new gTLD registry operators.
- Premium tier pricing applies to some short and high-demand keywords, so generic terms like luxury.properties may carry higher renewal fees.
- Standard registration terms are 1 to 10 years.
Creative .properties Domain Ideas
- Camden.properties — Localised letting agent for a specific London borough
- Coastal.properties — Holiday home and seaside rental specialist
- Riverside.properties — Boutique developer marketing waterfront apartments
- Student.properties — HMO and university town letting platform
- Heritage.properties — Listed buildings and period home brokerage
- Prime.properties — High-end residential portfolio site
Frequently asked questions about .properties
Anyone can. There are no eligibility checks, professional licences, or geographic restrictions on .properties — it is fully open to individuals, agencies, and companies worldwide. You do not need to be a qualified estate agent or hold any property industry membership to register one.
You can register a .properties domain for any term between 1 and 10 years. Many landlords and agencies opt for longer registrations to lock in continuity for marketing collateral, signage, and listing portals, and to avoid the risk of accidental expiry on a domain tied to active property listings.
Yes. Provided the domain is at least 60 days old, unlocked at your current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code, you can transfer it across. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds an extra year to the registration period.
Yes. The Identity Digital registry classifies certain high-demand keywords as premium names, which carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry itself. Standard names register at the regular published rate. The domain search will show the exact price for any name you check before you commit.
After expiry there is a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard rate. After that the domain enters a redemption period with a higher restoration fee, and finally drops back to the public pool. Renewing on time is strongly advised, especially if the domain hosts active property listings.