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Is your estate agent fee fair? Check your quote.
Your quote in pounds, including VAT, against what sellers typically pay.
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Typical fees on a £300,000 home
| Type of agent | Typical rate | In pounds, incl VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Sole agency1% to 1.5% + VATOne agent, paid when the sale completes. | 1% to 1.5% + VAT | £3,600 to £5,400 |
| Multi-agency2.5% to 3% + VATSeveral agents; only the one who finds the buyer is paid. | 2.5% to 3% + VAT | £9,000 to £10,800 |
| Online fixed fee£500 to £1,500 incl VATOften payable upfront, whether or not your home sells. | £500 to £1,500 incl VAT | £500 to £1,500 |
Source: our selling costs guide, bands checked 31 October 2026 against the HomeOwners Alliance fee guide and its online agent comparison. VAT at 20% (GOV.UK VAT rates). A guide, not a quote.
Next step
Compare quotes from local agents
The best way to test a fee is a second quote. Add your address to see the local agents who cover it and ask them to value your home. You choose who gets your details.
Free and no obligation. Your details go only to the agents you pick.
Read a quote the right way
Turn every quote into one number: the total in pounds, including VAT, payable when your sale completes. Then check the extras: photography, floorplans, premium portal listings, accompanied viewings and withdrawal fees.
A fee above the typical range is not always a bad deal, and one below it is not always a good one. Ask what the agent does for the money and what evidence supports its valuation.
Fee or price?
On a £300,000 home, a 1% higher sale price is worth £3,000. A 0.5% lower fee saves £1,800 including VAT.
Turn any percentage into pounds →Questions
What is a typical estate agent fee in the UK?
Our selling costs guide puts a typical sole-agency quote at 1% to 1.5% plus VAT (1.2% to 1.8% including VAT). Multi-agency is usually 2.5% to 3% plus VAT, and an online fixed fee is about £500 to £1,500 including VAT. Commission overall ranges from 0.75% to 3.5% plus VAT.
Do estate agent fees include VAT?
Often not. Many quotes are a percentage “plus VAT”, which adds 20%. A 1% plus VAT fee is 1.2% of the sale price in total. Ask for the total in pounds, including VAT, in writing.
Is a cheaper estate agent a better deal?
Not always. What matters is the amount left after the fee. On a £300,000 home, a 1% higher sale price is worth £3,000, more than the gap between many quotes. Judge the agent’s evidence and plan, then the fee.
Can I negotiate the fee?
Yes. Fees are not set by law or by the redress schemes. Ask each agent for its total fee, what is included, any minimum fee or extras, and when payment is due.
When is an online fee payable?
Online agents often charge a fixed fee upfront, payable whether or not the home sells. Some let you defer it. Check what happens if you withdraw.
Sources
- home.co.uk selling costs guide: fee bands, checked 31 October 2026.
- HomeOwners Alliance fee guide and online agent comparison: what the bands were checked against, 31 October 2026.
- GOV.UK: VAT rates: the standard rate of 20%, checked 31 October 2026.
- GOV.UK: estate agents: check what the agent charges and what the fee includes.
