Seller Data Desk · September 2026
What could estate-agent fees look like across England in 2026?
A transparent regional estimate using official June 2026 UK House Price Index values and MoneyHelper's reported average 2026 estate-agent fee of 1.42% including VAT.
Regional estimates
These figures isolate one common selling expense: estate-agent commission. They are not estimates of every cost involved in a sale.
| Region | Average property price (June 2026) | Illustrative agent fee at 1.42% |
|---|---|---|
| London | £553,870 | £7,865 |
| South East | £380,380 | £5,402 |
| East of England | £338,707 | £4,810 |
| South West | £304,562 | £4,325 |
| England | £293,262 | £4,164 |
| West Midlands | £250,941 | £3,563 |
| East Midlands | £240,457 | £3,415 |
| North West | £219,922 | £3,123 |
| Yorkshire and the Humber | £207,948 | £2,953 |
| North East | £165,550 | £2,351 |
What stands out?
Because the illustrative commission is percentage-based, higher regional property values create a larger cash fee even when the percentage is identical. On this model, London is roughly £7,865 versus about £2,351 in the North East.
This does not mean every seller will pay these amounts. Actual fees vary by agent, contract, sale price and service.
Why this matters
A percentage that looks small can translate into several thousand pounds. Sellers should compare the percentage, whether VAT is included, the service provided and the contract terms—not just the headline rate.
Methodology and sources
Formula: regional average property price × 1.42%.
Regional prices are the June 2026 UK House Price Index provisional averages for England. The 1.42% assumption is MoneyHelper's stated average estate-agent fee for 2026, including VAT. MoneyHelper also says typical fees can range from 0.75% to 3.5% of the selling price.
The table is an illustrative planning analysis, not a quote, valuation, forecast or statement of what a particular homeowner will pay. It excludes conveyancing, EPCs, removals, mortgage charges, leasehold administration, repairs, moving costs and other possible expenses.
- HM Land Registry / UK House Price Index — England, June 2026
- MoneyHelper — Selling a house or flat
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Data note: UK HPI's most recent estimates are provisional and may be revised. This page should be updated when materially newer official data becomes available.
Estimate your own selling costs
Regional averages are useful context, but your sale price and fee agreement matter more. Use the editable calculator to model your own assumptions.