PropertyWebBuilder

Version 2.0.0 Released - December 2025

PropertyWebBuilder 2.0 is a major release representing 5 years of development and 500+ commits since v1.4.0. This is essentially a complete rewrite with a modern architecture.

What's New in 2.0

Architecture Changes:

• Converted from Rails engine to standalone application
• Full multi-tenancy with acts_as_tenant gem
• Dual admin interfaces: site_admin (super admin) and tenant_admin (per-tenant)
• New property model architecture: RealtyAsset with separate SaleListing/RentalListing

Tech Stack Upgrades:

• Rails 5.2 → 8.0
• Ruby 3.4.7
• Bootstrap → Tailwind CSS for public themes
• Globalize → Mobility for translations
• Cloudinary → ActiveStorage (S3/R2 compatible)
• Vite + Vue.js 3 + Quasar for admin panel

New Features:

• Seed packs system for scenario-based site setup
• Firebase authentication with Devise fallback
• New themes: Brisbane (luxury), Bologna, Bristol
• Enhanced theming with CSS variables and Liquid templates
• Faceted search with field key filtering
• Comprehensive SEO implementation
• Audit logging for authentication events
• Push notifications via ntfy.sh

Get Your Own Instance in Minutes

The easiest way to try out PropertyWebBuilder is to sign up for a free trial account at https://propertywebbuilder.com.

Features

• Modern Tech Stack - Rails 8, Ruby 3.4.7, Vue.js 3, Quasar, Vite, Tailwind CSS
• Multi-Tenancy - Host multiple websites from a single installation
• Multilingual - Support for multiple languages with Mobility gem
• Multi-currency - Handle properties in different currencies
• Powerful Search - Faceted search with field key filtering
• Dual Admin Panels - Site admin (super admin) and tenant admin interfaces
• Firebase Auth - Optional Firebase authentication with Devise fallback
• Modern Themes - Brisbane, Bologna, Bristol themes with Tailwind CSS
• Seed Packs - Scenario-based seeding for quick site setup
• Google Maps Integration - Interactive property maps
• Customisable - CSS variables, Liquid templates, page parts system
• SEO Friendly - Comprehensive SEO implementation
• Responsive Design - Mobile-friendly layouts
• ActiveStorage - S3/R2 compatible file storage
• Fully Open Source - MIT License

Deployment Options

PropertyWebBuilder can be deployed to multiple platforms. We have comprehensive deployment guides for:

• Render - Easy deployment with automatic builds
• Heroku - One-click deployment
• Dokku - Self-hosted PaaS
• Cloud66 - DevOps automation
• Koyeb - Serverless platform
• Northflank - Developer platform
• Qoddi - App hosting platform
• AlwaysData - Hosting provider
• DomCloud - Cloud hosting
• Argonaut - Deployment automation
• Coherence - Full-stack cloud platform

See the deployment documentation for detailed guides.

Documentation

For comprehensive documentation covering architecture, APIs, frontend implementation, and more:

• Development Setup
• Documentation Portal
• Auto-generated Documentation

Coming Soon

• Instant price conversions into other currencies
• More languages - help with translations appreciated!
• More themes
• Mobile apps (iOS and Android)
• RETS support - for synchronizing MLS content
• Integration with third-party CRM systems
• Full calendaring functionality for rental properties

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