Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Bristol average of £367,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £3,303
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £4,404
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £6,606
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £8,808 – £15,414
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Bristol-specific rates.
The Bristol market
Britain's least affordable city outside London on a price-to-earnings basis. BS6, BS7, BS8 sit well above £500k average. Prices in Bristol are up 1.9% over the past year, against a UK average of £272,000. With prices this far above the national level, the gap between a 1% and a 1.5% fee is £2,202 — worth negotiating hard for.
Negotiating your fee
A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £367,000 it is £1,101 including VAT. Get three written quotes from Bristol agents before you negotiate. Sellers near Bristol can compare figures for Plymouth (£219k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Bristol
How much are estate agent fees in Bristol?
Expect £3,303–£6,606 including VAT for a sole agent on a £367,000 home, or £8,808–£15,414 if you use several agents on multi-agency terms.
Are Bristol agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Bristol commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are higher in pounds here because Bristol prices are 35% above 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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