Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Southampton average of £271,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £2,439
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £3,252
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £4,878
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £6,504 – £11,382
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Southampton-specific rates.
The Southampton market
South-coast city with strong commuter and waterfront demand pulling SO15, SO17 above the wider average. Prices in Southampton 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 Southampton sales matters more.
Negotiating your fee
Every 0.25 percentage points you negotiate off the rate saves about £813 on an average Southampton sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Southampton can compare figures for Portsmouth (£266k), Milton Keynes (£321k), Reading (£366k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Southampton
How much are estate agent fees in Southampton?
On the Southampton average price of £271,000, sole-agency fees at the usual UK range of 0.75%–1.5% plus VAT come to £2,439–£4,878. Multi-agency would be £6,504–£11,382.
Are Southampton agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Southampton commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Southampton prices are 0% 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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