Nivaas is a free real estate WordPress theme for property developers, brokers, agents and real estate consultancies. It is a block theme (Full Site Editing), so every section is edited visually in Appearance > Editor, with no page builder and no plugins required. The name comes from the Hindi word for home.
Try the live demo → Search by location, type and budget, filter the listings, save homes and play with the EMI calculator.
Premium design and motion, with no plugins
- Cinematic hero: the headline reveals word by word, the photo drifts with a gentle parallax, and the header sits over the hero before turning into a frosted bar as you scroll.
- Working property search: choose location, type and budget, and the listings filter instantly with a live count.
- Listing cards that feel premium: they tilt with a light glare as you move the mouse, images zoom slowly, and filtering re-arranges the grid smoothly.
- Save homes and book visits: a heart button remembers favourites, and "Schedule visit" opens WhatsApp with the property name already typed.
- Featured project spotlight: the image wipes into view with an amenities grid and brochure and visit buttons.
- How it works: four steps on cards that stack on top of each other as you scroll.
- Home loan EMI calculator: sliders for amount, rate and tenure with an animated principal-versus-interest ring.
- Neighbourhood carousel: drag or use the arrows to browse area guides.
- Testimonial slider, buyer FAQ, count-up stats, locality marquee and a giant outlined marquee in the closing call to action.
- Typography: Fraunces and Manrope are bundled with the theme, so there are no external font requests.
- Accessible by default: every animation switches off for visitors who prefer reduced motion, and all controls work with the keyboard.
What you get in the free download
- A complete front page made of twelve ready patterns: hero with property search, stats, featured listings, project spotlight, how it works, EMI calculator, neighbourhood carousel, advisor profile, testimonials, buyer FAQ, journal and an enquiry call to action.
- Every template a property site needs: front page, blog index, single post, page, archive, search results and 404, plus header and footer template parts.
- Listing cards with status badge (for sale, for rent, new launch), title, beds, baths, area, location and price line, in a grid that adapts from three columns on desktop to one on phones.
- A premium palette: deep forest, ink, sand and paper with terracotta and brass accents. Change any colour or font in Styles.
- Enquiry buttons for email and WhatsApp, because that is how most Indian buyers prefer to start a conversation.
- Real estate photography included, licensed with the theme, so the site looks finished before you add your own property photos.
Who this theme is for
Nivaas suits a broker or agency showcasing a curated set of properties, a developer launching one or two projects, or a consultant who helps buyers, NRIs and investors shortlist homes. If you manage hundreds of listings with live search and filters, use Nivaas for the design and pair it with a listings plugin (see below).
How to install Nivaas
- Download the theme using the form on this page. You will receive nivaas-real-estate-wordpress-theme.zip.
- In WordPress, go to Appearance > Themes > Add New > Upload Theme, choose the zip file and click Install Now.
- Click Activate. Your front page now shows the full Nivaas layout.
- Open Appearance > Editor to edit the front page, header and footer directly on the canvas.
Customising it for your business
- Listings: click any card to replace the image, title, specifications and price. Duplicate a card to add more.
- Prices: the samples say "price on request". Show real prices only when they are confirmed, and keep any charges such as parking or maintenance clear.
- Testimonials: the quotes are clearly marked samples. Replace them with real reviews you have permission to publish.
- Compliance: the footer has space for your RERA registration number. Check your state's rules on what property advertisements must display.
- Patterns: any section can be added to other pages from the block inserter under Patterns > Nivaas real estate.
How the search and filters work
Each listing card carries a few simple classes, set under Advanced > Additional CSS classes, for example nv-type-sale nv-loc-noida nv-kind-villa nv-price-240 (price in lakh). Add or edit cards, update those classes, and the hero search and filter chips keep working. For a large inventory with database search, pair Nivaas with a property listings plugin; the theme styles core blocks, so most plugins inherit the look.
Technical details
- Requires WordPress 6.4 or later and PHP 7.4 or later. Tested with WordPress 7.1.
- Built only with core blocks and theme.json. No plugins, no page builder, no external font requests.
- All templates and patterns validate in the block editor without warnings. One small script (no jQuery, no libraries) powers all motion and interactions.
- Responsive from phones to wide screens, and it respects reduced-motion preferences.
- Licence: GPLv2 or later. Free for personal, client and commercial sites.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nivaas real estate theme really free?
Yes. It is free to download and use on any number of sites, including client projects, under the GPL licence.
Does it need Elementor or any page builder?
No. It is a native WordPress block theme, edited in the Site Editor.
Can I use it for a single property launch?
Yes. Remove the listings grid, keep the hero, agent and enquiry sections, and add a gallery and floor-plan images for the project.
Will it work for an NRI-focused agency?
Yes. The agent section already mentions video walkthroughs for buyers abroad, and the WhatsApp button suits buyers in other time zones.
Want it set up for you?
If you would rather have Nivaas installed, filled with your listings and connected to tracking and enquiries, I can help through website design and development. For marketing the site once it is live, see digital marketing for real estate.
