Work out the fee on your price
Starts at the York average of £347,000 (June 2026, UK House Price Index). Move the slider to your own figure.
- Sole agency, low (0.75% + VAT)
- £3,123
- Sole agency, typical (1% + VAT)
- £4,164
- Sole agency, high (1.5% + VAT)
- £6,246
- Multi-agency (2%–3.5% + VAT)
- £8,328 – £14,574
- Online fixed fee (typical)
- £0 – £1,499 inc VAT
All figures include VAT at 20%. Percentage ranges are national UK ranges, not York-specific rates.
The York market
Yorkshire's most expensive city. Central postcodes YO1, YO23, YO24 sit well above the regional average. Over the last twelve months York values moved up 3.6%; the UK-wide average sits at £272,000. With prices this far above the national level, the gap between a 1% and a 1.5% fee is £2,082 — worth negotiating hard for.
Negotiating your fee
A quarter of a percent sounds small, but on £347,000 it is £1,041 including VAT. Get three written quotes from York agents before you negotiate. Sellers near York can compare figures for Leeds (£243k), Sheffield (£223k), Huddersfield (£202k).
See our fee negotiation checklist and questions to ask agents.
Questions about fees in York
How much are estate agent fees in York?
Expect £3,123–£6,246 including VAT for a sole agent on a £347,000 home, or £8,328–£14,574 if you use several agents on multi-agency terms.
Are York agents more expensive than elsewhere?
We do not have reliable published data on York commission rates, so we use national ranges. Because fees are a percentage, they are higher in pounds here because York prices are 28% above 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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