What's included in an estate agent's fee in Bonnyrigg
The typical estate agent fee in Bonnyrigg is quoted as a percentage of the final sale price.
For a home selling at the Bonnyrigg average, the typical fee works out at around 2.1%
— 0.68 percentage points above the UK sole-agency midpoint of 1.42%
published by HomeOwners Alliance. Most UK towns sit above that midpoint, some below — 2.1%
is where Bonnyrigg currently lands given local sale prices.
About VAT — read this if you're comparing sites: industry-wide, agents quote
a fee ex-VAT and add 20% at contract stage. So what looks like "1.5%" on a competitor's site is
actually 1.8% once VAT is added. On AgentSeeker, the percentage we show is a
committed total — the agent signs up to charge 2.1% as their all-in fee,
with no VAT added later. To compare apples-to-apples: take any competitor headline percentage,
multiply by 1.2, and that's what you'll actually pay there.
A Bonnyrigg agent's fee typically covers: the property valuation, professional photography and
a floorplan, listing on Rightmove / Zoopla / OnTheMarket, handling enquiries and viewings, offer
negotiation, and progressing the sale through to completion. Extras sometimes charged separately
include premium listing boosts, EPC arrangement, and For Sale board hire.
What you'd pay at different Bonnyrigg sale prices
These worked examples use the local typical fee of 2.1% as a committed total (no VAT added) applied to sample sale
prices around the Bonnyrigg market. Commission is deducted from the completion proceeds, so
you never pay the fee upfront.
| Sale price |
Typical fee (2.1%) |
You keep |
| £150,000 |
£3,150 |
£146,850 |
| £200,000 |
£4,200 |
£195,800 |
| £250,000 |
£5,250 |
£244,750 |
| £350,000 |
£7,350 |
£342,650 |
| £500,000 |
£10,500 |
£489,500 |
On AgentSeeker, every Bonnyrigg agent on the shortlist commits to the fee they're quoted before
you contact them — the number you see is the number you pay if the agent accepts your lead.
See current Bonnyrigg agents and their committed fees.
Estate Agent Fees in Bonnyrigg: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average house price in Bonnyrigg?
According to Land Registry sold-price data, the average sold price in Bonnyrigg is around £225,658. This figure pools all property types across the area over the last six months. For a valuation tailored to your specific home, request a free valuation via AgentSeeker. free Bonnyrigg valuation.
Can you haggle with estate agents in Bonnyrigg?
Yes — estate agent fees in Bonnyrigg are negotiable, and many sellers save 0.2–0.4% by haggling. Current Bonnyrigg rates sit between 1.9% to 2.3% as an all-in total. AgentSeeker shows each Bonnyrigg agent's committed total fee before you make contact, with no VAT added later — effectively a pre-negotiated rate the agent has locked in for your lead. compare Bonnyrigg agent fees.
How do you pick an estate agent in Bonnyrigg?
To pick the right estate agent in Bonnyrigg, look at three things: achieved-vs-asking ratio, average sale time, and committed fee — not just reviews or brand. AgentSeeker ranks Bonnyrigg agents using verified transaction data from the Land Registry and PropertyData, so you can see who actually delivers for local sellers. See Bonnyrigg's top-ranked agents. top-ranked Bonnyrigg agents.
Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I sell privately in Bonnyrigg?
If you sell your Bonnyrigg home entirely privately with no agent involved, there's no agent fee to pay. However, most Bonnyrigg agents operate on a 'sole agency' or 'multi-agency' contract — and if a buyer originally introduced by the agent completes, the fee is still due even if you handle the final negotiation yourself. Always check the contract before signing. Compare committed-fee Bonnyrigg agents on AgentSeeker. committed-fee Bonnyrigg agents.