Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Portsmouth average of £266,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £2,394
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £3,192
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £4,788
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £6,384 – £11,172
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Portsmouth-specific rates.
The Portsmouth market
Naval-city stock heavily skewed to terraced and flat conversions. Southsea (PO5) commands a clear premium. Prices in Portsmouth are up 0.3% over the past year, against a UK average of £272,000. At this price level, the difference between two agents' quotes is usually a few hundred pounds; their track record on similar Portsmouth sales matters more.
Negotiating your fee
A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £266,000 it is £798 including VAT. Get three written quotes from Portsmouth agents before you negotiate. Sellers near Portsmouth can compare figures for Southampton (£271k), Milton Keynes (£321k), Reading (£366k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Portsmouth
How much are estate agent fees in Portsmouth?
For a typical Portsmouth sale at £266,000: around £3,192 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £2,394 to £4,788.
Are Portsmouth agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Portsmouth commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Portsmouth prices are 2% 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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