Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Guildford average of £557,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £5,013
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £6,684
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £10,026
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £13,368 – £23,394
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Guildford-specific rates.
The Guildford market
Surrey's premium commuter hub with 35-minute Waterloo rail link. Annual change here: up 0.3%. For comparison, the typical UK home is worth £272,000. With prices this far above the national level, the gap between a 1% and a 1.5% fee is £3,342 — worth negotiating hard for.
Negotiating your fee
Shaving 0.25% off the fee is worth around £1,671 here. A tiered fee — lower base rate, higher rate only above a target price — is a fair middle ground many Guildford agents will consider. Sellers near Guildford can compare figures for Oxford (£527k), Woking (£512k), Brighton & Hove (£471k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Guildford
How much are estate agent fees in Guildford?
Expect £5,013–£10,026 including VAT for a sole agent on a £557,000 home, or £13,368–£23,394 if you use several agents on multi-agency terms.
Are Guildford agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Guildford commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are higher in pounds here because Guildford prices are 105% 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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