Estate agent fees · East Midlands

Estate agent fees in Nottingham

£1,890 to £3,780: that is the realistic span for a sole-agency agent selling an average Nottingham property (£210,000), using 0.75%–1.5% plus VAT. Most quotes cluster near £2,520.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Nottingham average of £210,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£1,890
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£2,520
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£3,780
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£5,040 – £8,820
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

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

The Nottingham market

Strong rental demand from two universities. West Bridgford (NG2) trades 40% above the city average. Prices in Nottingham are up 2.4% 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

A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £210,000 it is £630 including VAT. Get three written quotes from Nottingham agents before you negotiate. Sellers near Nottingham can compare figures for Derby (£205k), Leicester (£225k), Northampton (£256k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Nottingham

How much are estate agent fees in Nottingham?

On the Nottingham average price of £210,000, sole-agency fees at the usual UK range of 0.75%–1.5% plus VAT come to £1,890–£3,780. Multi-agency would be £5,040–£8,820.

Are Nottingham agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Nottingham commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Nottingham prices are 23% 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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