Estate agent fees · North East

Estate agent fees in Newcastle upon Tyne

On the Newcastle upon Tyne average price of £203,000, a typical high-street fee of 1% plus VAT comes to £2,436. Across the usual national range for sole agency, that is anywhere from £1,827 to £3,654 including VAT.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Newcastle upon Tyne average of £203,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£1,827
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£2,436
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£3,654
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£4,872 – £8,526
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Newcastle upon Tyne-specific rates.

The Newcastle upon Tyne market

The North East remains the cheapest English region. Jesmond (NE2) and Gosforth (NE3) carry the city's clearest premium. Annual change here: up 4.3%. For comparison, the typical UK home is worth £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 £609 on an average Newcastle upon Tyne sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Newcastle upon Tyne can compare figures for Middlesbrough (£151k), Sunderland (£146k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Newcastle upon Tyne

How much are estate agent fees in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Expect £1,827–£3,654 including VAT for a sole agent on a £203,000 home, or £4,872–£8,526 if you use several agents on multi-agency terms.

Are Newcastle upon Tyne agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Newcastle upon Tyne commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Newcastle upon Tyne prices are 25% 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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