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Estate agent fees in Bradford

Agent fees are a percentage of the price, so in Bradford — where the average home is £171,000, 37% below the UK figure — they work out lower in pounds than the national norm: £1,539 to £3,078 for sole agency including VAT.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Bradford average of £171,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£1,539
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£2,052
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£3,078
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£4,104 – £7,182
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Bradford-specific rates.

The Bradford market

Yorkshire's cheapest major city. UK City of Culture 2025 status driving renewed regeneration. Over the last twelve months Bradford values moved up 3.6%; the UK-wide average sits at £272,000. On lower-priced homes, some agents set a minimum fee instead of a percentage. Ask whether one applies before comparing quotes.

Negotiating your fee

Shaving 0.25% off the fee is worth around £513 here. A tiered fee — lower base rate, higher rate only above a target price — is a fair middle ground many Bradford agents will consider. Sellers near Bradford can compare figures for Doncaster (£181k), Kingston upon Hull (£150k), Huddersfield (£202k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Bradford

How much are estate agent fees in Bradford?

For a typical Bradford sale at £171,000: around £2,052 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £1,539 to £3,078.

Are Bradford agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Bradford commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Bradford prices are 37% 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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