Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Edinburgh average of £338,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £3,042
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £4,056
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £6,084
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £8,112 – £14,196
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Edinburgh-specific rates.
The Edinburgh market
Scotland's strongest market. Closing dates and offers-over pricing are routine in EH3, EH9 and EH10. Over the last twelve months Edinburgh values moved up 2.3%; the UK-wide average sits at £272,000. At this price level, the difference between two agents' quotes is usually a few hundred pounds; their track record on similar Edinburgh sales matters more.
In Scotland, sellers must commission a Home Report (survey, energy report and property questionnaire) before marketing, and many homes are sold by solicitor estate agents. Budget for the Home Report on top of the agent's fee.
Negotiating your fee
Every 0.25 percentage points you negotiate off the rate saves about £1,014 on an average Edinburgh sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Edinburgh can compare figures for Glasgow (£179k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Edinburgh
How much are estate agent fees in Edinburgh?
For a typical Edinburgh sale at £338,000: around £4,056 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £3,042 to £6,084.
Are Edinburgh agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Edinburgh commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are higher in pounds here because Edinburgh prices are 24% 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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