Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Leicester average of £225,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £2,025
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £2,700
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £4,050
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £5,400 – £9,450
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Leicester-specific rates.
The Leicester market
Diverse, liquid East Midlands market. LE2 leafy suburbs pull above the city average. Over the last twelve months Leicester values moved up 2.4%; 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
Every 0.25 percentage points you negotiate off the rate saves about £675 on an average Leicester sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Leicester can compare figures for Nottingham (£210k), Derby (£205k), Northampton (£256k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Leicester
How much are estate agent fees in Leicester?
Expect £2,025–£4,050 including VAT for a sole agent on a £225,000 home, or £5,400–£9,450 if you use several agents on multi-agency terms.
Are Leicester agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Leicester commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Leicester prices are 17% 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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