Estate agent fees · West Midlands

Estate agent fees in Stoke-on-Trent

On the Stoke-on-Trent average price of £159,000, a typical high-street fee of 1% plus VAT comes to £1,908. Across the usual national range for sole agency, that is anywhere from £1,431 to £2,862 including VAT.

Work out the fee on your price

Starts at the Stoke-on-Trent average of £159,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.

Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
£1,431
Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
£1,908
Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
£2,862
Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
£3,816 – £6,678
Online fixed fee (typical)
£0 – £1,499 inc VAT

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

The Stoke-on-Trent market

Among the lowest entry prices for any English city. Strong yields draw heavy investor interest. Over the last twelve months Stoke-on-Trent values moved up 2.6%; the UK-wide average sits at £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

Every 0.25 percentage points you negotiate off the rate saves about £477 on an average Stoke-on-Trent sale. Ask for a short tie-in and notice period too; they cost a good agent nothing. Sellers near Stoke-on-Trent can compare figures for Wolverhampton (£200k), Coventry (£221k), Birmingham (£241k).

See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.

Questions about fees in Stoke-on-Trent

How much are estate agent fees in Stoke-on-Trent?

On the Stoke-on-Trent average price of £159,000, sole-agency fees at the usual UK range of 0.75%–1.5% plus VAT come to £1,431–£2,862. Multi-agency would be £3,816–£6,678.

Are Stoke-on-Trent agents more expensive than elsewhere?

We do not have reliable published data on Stoke-on-Trent commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Stoke-on-Trent prices are 42% 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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