Estate agent fees · East Midlands

Estate agent fees in Northampton

On the Northampton average price of £256,000, a typical high-street fee of 1% plus VAT comes to £3,072. Across the usual national range for sole agency, that is anywhere from £2,304 to £4,608 including VAT.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Northampton average of £256,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£2,304
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£3,072
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£4,608
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£6,144 – £10,752
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

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

The Northampton market

East Midlands market with strong logistics-sector employment driving demand. Annual change here: up 2.4%. For comparison, the typical UK home is worth £272,000. At this price level, the difference between two agents' quotes is usually a few hundred pounds; their track record on similar Northampton sales matters more.

Negotiating your fee

Every 0.25 percentage points you negotiate off the rate saves about £768 on an average Northampton sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Northampton can compare figures for Leicester (£225k), Nottingham (£210k), Derby (£205k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Northampton

How much are estate agent fees in Northampton?

For a typical Northampton sale at £256,000: around £3,072 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £2,304 to £4,608.

Are Northampton agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Northampton commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Northampton prices are 6% 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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