Find the estate agent commission from the property price and the applied rate, with or without 20% VAT.
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Estate-agent commission in the UK is usually 1–2% and negotiable; VAT of 20% is added on top. It is typically paid by the seller.
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The commission is found by multiplying the property price by the agency rate, with VAT added:
On a £290,000 property at 1.5%: 290,000 × 1.5% = £4,350, plus 20% VAT = £5,220.
In the UK, sole-agency fees are usually between 1% and 2% of the sale price and are negotiable. VAT of 20% is added on top of the commission.
Multiply the property price by the commission rate. For example, on a £290,000 property at 1.5%: 290,000 × 1.5% = £4,350, plus 20% VAT = £5,220.
In the UK the seller normally pays the estate agent’s fee. Buyers usually don’t pay agent commission. The exact terms are set out in the agency agreement.
Yes. Estate agents charge 20% VAT on top of the commission. On a £4,350 commission, VAT is £870, so the total payable is £5,220.
Yes. The rate is not fixed by law; you can negotiate both the fee and the services included, especially for higher-value properties or a quick sale.
At 1.5%: £4,350 plus VAT, that is £5,220. At 2%: £5,800 plus VAT, that is £6,960. Check whether it is a sole-agency or multi-agency rate.
Usually: valuation, marketing and portal listings (Rightmove, Zoopla), arranging viewings, negotiating offers and progressing the sale through to completion. The exact services are in the agency agreement.
Yes, you can sell privately or through an online agent on a lower fixed fee, saving the commission. In return, a high-street agent brings exposure, screens buyers and handles the negotiation and sale progression — useful if you lack time or experience.