Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Liverpool average of £183,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £1,647
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £2,196
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £3,294
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £4,392 – £7,686
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Liverpool-specific rates.
The Liverpool market
Among the highest yields in the UK and one of the lowest entry prices for a major city. L1, L3 and L8 attract heavy investor interest. Prices in Liverpool are up 4.7% over the past year, against a UK average of £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
Shaving 0.25% off the fee is worth around £549 here. A tiered fee — lower base rate, higher rate only above a target price — is a fair middle ground many Liverpool agents will consider. Sellers near Liverpool can compare figures for Preston (£183k), Wigan (£183k), Bolton (£204k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Liverpool
How much are estate agent fees in Liverpool?
On the Liverpool average price of £183,000, sole-agency fees at the usual UK range of 0.75%–1.5% plus VAT come to £1,647–£3,294. Multi-agency would be £4,392–£7,686.
Are Liverpool agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Liverpool commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Liverpool prices are 33% 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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