Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Belfast average of £218,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £1,962
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £2,616
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £3,924
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £5,232 – £9,156
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Belfast-specific rates.
The Belfast market
Northern Ireland's market has run hardest of any UK region over the last 24 months, off a low base. Prices in Belfast are up 9.2% over the past year, against a UK average of £272,000. On lower-priced homes, some agents set a minimum fee instead of a percentage. Ask whether one applies before comparing quotes.
In Northern Ireland, agents also follow the Estate Agents Act 1979 and must belong to a redress scheme. You still need an EPC before marketing.
Negotiating your fee
A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £218,000 it is £654 including VAT. Get three written quotes from Belfast agents before you negotiate.
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Belfast
How much are estate agent fees in Belfast?
For a typical Belfast sale at £218,000: around £2,616 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £1,962 to £3,924.
Are Belfast agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Belfast commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Belfast prices are 20% below the UK average.
Do I pay the fee if my home doesn't sell?
With most high-street agents, no — the fee is due on completion. Many online agents charge a fixed fee upfront or after a set period regardless of sale. Check the contract.
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