Estate agent fees · South West

Estate agent fees in Plymouth

Agent fees are a percentage of the price, so in Plymouth — where the average home is £219,000, 19% below the UK figure — they work out lower in pounds than the national norm: £1,971 to £3,942 for sole agency including VAT.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Plymouth average of £219,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£1,971
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£2,628
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£3,942
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£5,256 – £9,198
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

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

The Plymouth market

South West's most affordable major city. Coastal PL1, PL3 and PL9 pull above-city averages. Prices in Plymouth are up 1.9% 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 £657 here. A tiered fee — lower base rate, higher rate only above a target price — is a fair middle ground many Plymouth agents will consider. Sellers near Plymouth can compare figures for Bristol (£367k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Plymouth

How much are estate agent fees in Plymouth?

For a typical Plymouth sale at £219,000: around £2,628 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £1,971 to £3,942.

Are Plymouth agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Plymouth commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Plymouth prices are 19% 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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