Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the Wakefield average of £202,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £1,818
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £2,424
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £3,636
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £4,848 – £8,484
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not Wakefield-specific rates.
The Wakefield market
Affordable West Yorkshire market with M1 commuter links to Leeds. Prices in Wakefield are up 3.6% 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 £606 here. A tiered fee — lower base rate, higher rate only above a target price — is a fair middle ground many Wakefield agents will consider. Sellers near Wakefield can compare figures for Huddersfield (£202k), Sheffield (£223k), Doncaster (£181k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in Wakefield
How much are estate agent fees in Wakefield?
For a typical Wakefield sale at £202,000: around £2,424 at 1% plus VAT, with a full sole-agency range of £1,818 to £3,636.
Are Wakefield agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on Wakefield commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are lower in pounds here because Wakefield prices are 26% 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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