Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Cardiff average of £270,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £2,430
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £3,240
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £4,860
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £6,480 – £11,340
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Cardiff-specific rates.
The Cardiff market
Wales' most active market. CF5, CF11, CF14, CF23 dominate family-home demand. Prices in Cardiff are up 1.8% over the past year, against a UK average of £272,000. At this price level, the difference between two agents' quotes is usually a few hundred pounds; their track record on similar Cardiff sales matters more.
In Wales the buyer pays Land Transaction Tax rather than Stamp Duty, but the agent-fee rules are the same as in England.
Negotiating your fee
A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £270,000 it is £810 including VAT. Get three written quotes from Cardiff agents before you negotiate.
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Cardiff
How much are estate agent fees in Cardiff?
For a typical Cardiff sale at £270,000: around £3,240 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £2,430 to £4,860.
Are Cardiff agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Cardiff commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Cardiff prices are 1% 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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