Estate Agent Fees Calculator UK 2026 | High Street vs Online
Calculate and compare UK estate agent fees in 2026 — traditional high street percentage 1.0%-1.8%+VAT (sole) or 2.5%-3.0%+VAT (multi), online flat-fee £999-£1,999, hybrid pay-for-extras. Save thousands with the right structure for your home.
UK Estate Agent Fees Calculator
Enter your expected sale price and choose the agent structure. The calculator applies 2026 typical UK fee bands inclusive of VAT and shows the saving vs the traditional baseline.
UK estate agent fee structures in 2026
The UK residential estate agency market in 2026 has three dominant fee structures, each with distinct economics, service levels and risks. Understanding which fits your sale is the single biggest financial decision you'll make as a seller — bigger than mortgage rate selection, conveyancer choice, or moving-day logistics.
1. Traditional high street agency (percentage fee)
The original UK structure: agent charges a percentage of the eventual sale price, payable on exchange of contracts (or sometimes on completion). VAT at 20% is added on top. The agent provides a full-service package: in-person valuation, professional photography, floor plans, portal placement, hosted viewings, offer negotiation, and sales-progression coordination.
- Sole agency: 1.0%-1.8% + VAT. You appoint one agent exclusively for an agreed period (typically 8-16 weeks).
- Joint sole agency: 1.3%-2.0% + VAT. Two agents work together as one team, sharing the commission. Used for unusual properties needing wider exposure but co-ordinated handling.
- Multi-agency: 2.5%-3.0% + VAT. Multiple agents (typically 2-3) compete to introduce a buyer. Only the winning agent earns commission, but you pay more in case of any single-agent success.
- Sliding scale: e.g. 1.0% on asking price + 50% on every £1 above asking price. Aligns agent incentives to push for higher offers.
UK average traditional sole-agency fee in 2026: approximately 1.35% + VAT per data from The Advisory and Which? Money. This is down from 1.6% in 2015 due to online competition. London inner boroughs average 1.5%-2.0%; regional cities 1.2%-1.4%.
Regional traditional fee variation
| Region | Sole-agency fee + VAT | Multi-agency fee + VAT | Average days on market 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Inner | 1.5%-2.0% | 2.6%-3.2% | 78 days |
| London Outer | 1.3%-1.7% | 2.4%-2.9% | 65 days |
| South East | 1.3%-1.6% | 2.3%-2.8% | 58 days |
| South West | 1.2%-1.5% | 2.3%-2.7% | 54 days |
| Midlands | 1.2%-1.4% | 2.2%-2.6% | 52 days |
| North West | 1.1%-1.4% | 2.2%-2.5% | 48 days |
| North East & Yorkshire | 1.0%-1.3% | 2.1%-2.5% | 45 days |
| Wales | 1.1%-1.4% | 2.2%-2.6% | 56 days |
| Scotland | 1.0%-1.4% | 2.0%-2.5% | 50 days |
2. Online estate agents (flat fee)
Launched in 2014 by Purplebricks and others, online agents charge a flat fee regardless of sale price. The seller manages much of the process (hosting viewings, communicating with potential buyers) through a vendor dashboard, with the agent providing the listing, photography, portal access, and centralised support.
- Basic listing: £499-£999 (no hosted viewings, no contract administration).
- Standard package: £999-£1,499 (professional photos, basic floor plan, portal placement).
- Premium package: £1,499-£1,999 (drone photos, virtual tour, hosted viewings, sales progression support).
Major UK online agents 2026: Purplebricks (acquired by Strike in 2023), Yopa, Strike (free basic + paid extras), Express Estate Agency, Mr & Mrs Clarke, Doorsteps.
Major UK online estate agent pricing 2026
| Agent | Basic listing | Standard package | Premium package | Hosted viewings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purplebricks (via Strike) | £0 (basic free) | £999 + extras | £1,499 + extras | £60-£100 each |
| Yopa | £999 (pay on listing) | £1,499 (premium photo + portal) | £1,799 (drone + tour) | £300-£600 package |
| Strike | £0 (free listing) | £695 (pay-on-completion) | £995 (with hosted viewings) | Included in premium |
| Express Estate Agency | £795 (pay on completion) | £995 | £1,495 | £300-£500 add-on |
| 99home | £199 listing | £549 standard | £999 premium | £60-£90 each |
| Mr & Mrs Clarke | £1,495 (no completion fee) | £1,995 (incl viewings) | £2,995 (premium service) | Included in standard |
3. Hybrid agents (low base fee + paid extras)
Hybrid models combine a low base fee with a la carte add-on services. The base fee is often £499-£999 (sometimes free), and the seller pays separately for premium photography, hosted viewings, premium portal placement, sales progression, and other services. Examples: Strike (free basic), 99home, Settled.
The hybrid model suits sellers who want online cost savings but recognise they need certain in-person services (e.g. hosted viewings if the seller can't be home during the day). Typical total cost: £1,199-£2,499 depending on extras selected.
Three structures side by side at three price points
| Sale price | High street 1.5% sole + VAT | Multi-agency 2.5% + VAT | Online flat fee inc VAT | Online vs high-street saving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £200,000 | £3,600 | £6,000 | £999-£1,499 | £2,100-£2,600 |
| £300,000 | £5,400 | £9,000 | £999-£1,499 | £3,900-£4,400 |
| £400,000 | £7,200 | £12,000 | £999-£1,499 | £5,700-£6,200 |
| £500,000 | £9,000 | £15,000 | £999-£1,499 | £7,500-£8,000 |
| £750,000 | £13,500 | £22,500 | £1,499-£1,999 | £11,500-£12,000 |
| £1,000,000 | £18,000 | £30,000 | £1,499-£1,999 | £16,000-£16,500 |
Worked example 1: £400,000 house — traditional vs online
A typical 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Sheffield being sold by an owner-occupier with one young child.
| Cost item | High Street Sole 1.5% + VAT | Multi-Agency 2.5% + VAT | Online Flat Fee £1,199 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline percentage / flat fee | £6,000 | £10,000 | £999 ex VAT |
| VAT @ 20% | £1,200 | £2,000 | £200 |
| Hosted viewings (5 viewings extra) | £0 (included) | £0 (included) | £300 (Yopa £60 per viewing × 5) |
| Premium portal placement | £0 (included) | £0 (included) | £0 (basic) or £200 (premium) |
| Drone photography | £200 (often extra) | £200 | £200 (extra) |
| EPC | £0-£100 | £0-£100 | £60 |
| 'For Sale' board | £0 (included) | £0 (included) | £0-£40 |
| Total cost | £7,400-£7,500 | £12,200-£12,300 | £1,759-£1,999 |
| As % of sale price | 1.85%-1.88% | 3.05%-3.08% | 0.44%-0.50% |
Saving from online vs high street sole: £5,500-£5,700. Saving from online vs multi-agency: £10,400-£10,500.
What you lose with online
- In-person hosted viewings unless paid extra (online typically self-conducts unless added to package)
- Local market knowledge for unique properties or fast-moving markets
- Negotiation expertise — online agents typically pass offers as-is; high street agents often negotiate upward by £2,000-£8,000
- Sales-progression service (chasing solicitors, mortgage providers) unless paid extra
- Single dedicated agent — online agents typically use centralised teams
If the high street agent secures a £5,000-£10,000 higher offer than the online model would have achieved, the online saving is mostly offset. The Property Industry Eye and Which? have published mixed comparisons here — the average online listing achieves 96-98% of asking price compared with 97-99% for traditional, a 1-2 percentage point gap that on £400k equals £4,000-£8,000.
Worked example 2: £750,000 London home — premium vs online
A 4-bedroom Edwardian home in a popular South-West London area. Estimated sale price £750,000. Premium location appeals to a specific buyer demographic.
| Cost item | Premium London (Knight Frank tier) 2% + VAT | Mid-market London 1.5% + VAT | Yopa Premium £1,699 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline fee | £15,000 | £11,250 | £1,499 ex VAT |
| VAT @ 20% | £3,000 | £2,250 | £300 |
| Premium photography (incl drone) | £0 (included) | £250 (extra) | £300 |
| Virtual tour | £300 | £250 | £250 |
| Premium portal upgrade | £0 (included) | £200 | £200 |
| Hosted viewings (10 expected) | £0 (included) | £0 (included) | £600 (£60 × 10) |
| Sales progression | £0 (included) | £0 (included) | £400 (extra) |
| Total cost | £18,300 | £14,200 | £3,549 |
| As % of sale price | 2.44% | 1.89% | 0.47% |
The London premium gap is large in absolute terms (£14,800 saving from online vs Knight Frank tier; £10,650 saving from online vs mid-market London). However, at this price point in London, the negotiation premium of a top-tier agent can be substantial — premium London agents routinely secure 3-5% above asking price on competitive properties, equivalent to £22,500-£37,500 on a £750k house. Net of the agent fee gap, this can leave the premium choice ahead by £5,000-£15,000.
The choice between premium, mid-market and online depends heavily on:
- Property uniqueness — quirky homes need agents with the buyer database to find the right purchaser
- Market conditions — fast-moving markets favour online (the property sells itself); slow markets favour premium (the agent's negotiation matters more)
- Vendor time availability — selling on online platforms requires more vendor input (viewings, communications)
- Price segment — at £750k, the absolute fee numbers are large enough that the choice matters financially; at sub-£200k the absolute fees are small enough that the trade-off is more academic
The Property Ombudsman and your statutory protections
UK estate agents operate under several statutes — none directly licensing them, but all imposing conduct standards:
Estate Agents Act 1979
The foundational statute. Key provisions for sellers:
- Section 18: Fee structure must be disclosed in writing BEFORE the agency agreement is signed.
- Section 18A: Specific minimum information requirements before any agreement is binding.
- Sections 13-14: Conflict-of-interest rules (e.g. agent cannot also buy your property without full written disclosure).
- Sections 20-21: Penalties for breach, ranging from warning notices to court orders banning individuals from practising.
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Section 62 requires terms in consumer contracts to be transparent and prominent — particularly relevant to tying-in clauses, withdrawal fees, and any 'punishment' clauses. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has produced guidance specifically on this point at gov.uk/government/publications/competition-and-markets-authority-guidance-on-unfair-contract-terms.
Mandatory ADR scheme membership
The Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 requires all UK estate agents and letting agents to belong to one of three approved Alternative Dispute Resolution schemes:
- The Property Ombudsman (TPO): tpos.co.uk — largest scheme, c.36,000 agent members, awards up to £25,000 per complaint.
- Property Redress Scheme (PRS): theprs.co.uk — smaller scheme, awards up to £25,000.
- Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR): cedr.com — smallest scheme.
Before signing any agency agreement, verify the agent's ADR scheme membership at the scheme's online register. Failure to be a member is a criminal offence under the 2007 Act.
Voluntary professional accreditation
Many traditional agents are also members of:
- Propertymark (formerly NAEA Propertymark): propertymark.co.uk — voluntary trade body imposing higher conduct standards, mandatory CPD, and Client Money Protection.
- RICS: rics.org — for residential agents holding the AssocRICS or MRICS qualification.
- Guild of Property Professionals: A national network of independent estate agents.
The proposed Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) framework recommended by the Lord Best Working Group in 2019 would introduce mandatory licensing and qualifications for UK property agents — but as of May 2026, it has not been brought into law.
How to negotiate your estate agent fee
UK estate agent fees are commercially negotiated, not regulated. The Consumers' Association (Which?) found in their 2024 mystery shop research that 73% of sellers who negotiated achieved a fee reduction, averaging 0.31 percentage points below the agent's opening offer. On a £400k sale that is roughly £1,240 saving — worth the conversation. Eight negotiation levers:
- Get 3+ competing quotes. Three high street + 2 online quotes establishes your local market range. Show the cheapest quote to the agent you most want to use; many will match or beat it.
- Sole agency in exchange for reduction. Offer a 12-week sole agency exclusivity in exchange for a 0.25-0.50 percentage point cut.
- Sliding-scale incentive. Negotiate 1.0% on the asking price + 50% on every £1 above asking. Aligns agent's incentive to push for higher offers.
- Shorter contract. Push for 8 weeks instead of 16. Reduces the agent's commitment risk and is usually acceptable for popular properties.
- No tying-in clause OR shortened tying-in. Most agents will reduce tying-in from 6 months to 3 months on request. Beware: the standard is heavily skewed toward agents.
- Bundle services. If you're also buying through the same agent (eg with an estate agent network), negotiate a discount for the bundle.
- Off-peak commissioning. Agencies have busy periods (Jan-Mar, Sep-Nov). Listing in August or December typically gives you negotiating leverage as agents have spare capacity.
- Walk-away willingness. Be genuinely prepared to use a different agent if negotiating fails. Verbal commitment to a fee is not binding until signed; if you're already negotiating, the agent knows you're willing to walk.
Hidden fees and contract traps to avoid
Tying-in clauses (the biggest trap)
A tying-in clause obliges you to pay the original agent's commission EVEN AFTER the agency agreement has expired, if the eventual buyer was 'introduced' by the original agent. Tying-in periods commonly run 6 months to 2 years. The risk: if you switch agents and the second agent eventually sells to a buyer who previously viewed through the first, BOTH agents can claim — meaning you pay 4-6% total commission.
Mitigation:
- Request the first agent's written list of 'introduced buyers' on termination.
- Negotiate the tying-in period down to 3 months at the time of signing.
- Keep email evidence of every viewing through every agent for dispute resolution.
- Read the contract clause carefully — sometimes the language requires the buyer to have made an OFFER through the original agent, not merely viewed.
'Ready, willing and able' clauses
Some traditional contracts oblige you to pay commission to the agent if the agent finds a 'ready, willing and able buyer' even if you decide not to sell to that buyer. This clause is now uncommon in standard residential agreements but appears occasionally in commercial property and high-value residential. Refuse to sign any contract containing this clause.
Withdrawal fees
Some online agents charge withdrawal fees of £300-£800 if you take the property off market within the contract period. Read the small print of any online agent contract specifically for this clause.
Conveyancer referral fees
Many agents receive £200-£500 referral fees from conveyancers, mortgage advisers and surveyors they recommend. These referral fees are legal but must be disclosed under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 and the Estate Agents Act 1979. If your agent recommends a conveyancer, ask them in writing if they receive a referral fee. The disclosure is helpful but you are typically not obliged to use the recommended firm — choosing independently can save £200-£500.
'No Sale, No Fee' (sometimes) — verify the trigger
'No Sale, No Fee' is the default for high street agents but the trigger is usually 'exchange of contracts' not 'completion'. If the buyer withdraws AFTER exchange (rare but possible), the agent has earned the fee. Some online agents have 'pay nothing until you sell' arrangements with similar exchange-trigger language; verify the exact contractual language.
Auction commission
If you sell at auction (typically 4-8 weeks to completion), the auctioneer's commission is usually 2-3% of the hammer price, paid by the buyer as a 'buyer premium'. The seller usually pays an entry fee of £300-£800 plus a small percentage of the hammer price (0.5%-1%). Auction can be cheaper than traditional agency on standard properties but typically achieves 5-12% lower prices than open-market sales.
How to choose the right estate agent for your home
Five-step process to pick the right agent:
- List 5-8 candidates. Include 3 high street agents (different sizes, including one independent and one chain like Connells/Foxtons/Hunters), 2 online (Yopa, Strike or Purplebricks), and 1 hybrid. Use Rightmove or Zoopla agent search and review their recent listings in your area.
- Check recent track record. On Rightmove and Zoopla, look at each agent's 'sold' properties from the last 12 months. Calculate the average days on market and the average sale-to-asking ratio. The Advisory at theadvisory.co.uk publishes verified data on individual agents.
- Get 3 in-person valuations. Free for traditional agents. Pay attention to the agent who comes prepared (knows recent comparable sales, has data on your street). Be wary of the highest valuation — agents sometimes 'overvalue' to win the listing, then push for price reductions weeks later.
- Verify Property Ombudsman or PRS membership. Check the agent's name on the scheme's online register; ask to see the certificate.
- Read the contract before signing. Specifically: fee structure (percentage/flat), VAT inclusion, contract period, tying-in clause, withdrawal fees, what's included vs extras, who pays for the EPC, referral fee disclosures.
Red flags
- Valuation 10%+ above the next-highest competing agent (likely 'come and join us' inflation)
- Pressure to sign immediately — refuse and take 24-48 hours to review
- Tying-in period over 6 months
- Up-front fees on high-street agents (most reputable charge on exchange)
- Refusal to disclose referral fees received from solicitors/mortgage advisers/surveyors
- Cannot show Property Ombudsman/PRS membership certificate
- Negative reviews on Trustpilot, AllAgents.co.uk, or Google with consistent themes (slow response, dropped offers, hidden fees)
Quick checklist for the in-person valuation visit
| What to verify | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Local sold comparables | "Show me 5 properties you have sold within 500m in the last 6 months and their final sale prices." |
| Average days on market | "What is your branch's average days-on-market for properties at my price point?" |
| Asking-to-sale ratio | "What % of asking price do you typically achieve?" (Aim for 96-99% as a sign of accurate pricing.) |
| Marketing plan | "What exact marketing channels will you use? Rightmove premium? Open house? Social media?" |
| Buyer database | "How many active registered buyers do you have in my price range?" |
| Sales progression | "Who chases the chain after offer? What is your sales-progression team size?" |
| Contract terms | "What is your sole agency period and tying-in clause length?" |
| Fee transparency | "Confirm in writing your fee structure, VAT treatment, and any add-on charges." |
| Property Ombudsman membership | "Show me your TPO or PRS certificate." |
| Referral fees | "Do you receive a referral fee from any solicitor or mortgage adviser you recommend?" |
Frequently asked questions
How much do UK estate agents charge in 2026?
1.0-1.8% + VAT sole agency, 2.5-3.0% + VAT multi-agency, £999-£1,999 flat online. On £400k: traditional £7,200; multi-agency £12,000; online £999-£1,499. Saving from online vs high street typically £5k-£10k.
Sole vs multi-agency?
Sole = one agent exclusively, lower percentage. Multi = several agents simultaneously, higher percentage paid only to introducer. Sole better for standard properties in active markets; multi for unique properties or slow markets needing wider exposure.
Are online estate agents as good as high street?
For straightforward suburban houses in active markets: roughly equivalent. For unique properties, slow markets, or vendors needing negotiation support: traditional often better. Online saves £5-£10k typically; high street negotiation premium can offset some of that.
What is the Property Ombudsman?
Approved ADR body — c.36,000 estate agent members. Investigates complaints about misleading advertising, breach of duty, withheld offers, deceptive practices. Awards up to £25,000 per complaint. Membership statutory for UK estate agents. tpos.co.uk.
What is a tying-in clause?
Contract term obliging seller to pay original agent's commission AFTER agreement expires if the eventual buyer was introduced during agency period. Tying-in typically 6 months to 2 years. Switch agents and you could pay both agents = 4-6% total commission.
Can I negotiate estate agent fees?
Yes. Which? 2024 research: 73% of negotiators got 0.31% reduction. Levers: 3+ quotes, sole agency, sliding scale, shorter contract, shorter tying-in, off-peak, walk-away credibility. Always get reductions in writing on signed agreement.
What is included in high street fee?
Professional photos, floor plans, portal placement, sales board, shop window, agency website, sales progression, in-person valuations, hosted viewings, offer negotiation, feedback collection. Excluded: premium portal, drone, video, staging, virtual tours, open house events.
Is VAT charged on estate agent fees?
Yes, 20% standard rate. Most high street quotes are EX-VAT (1.5% = 1.8% with VAT). Online flat fees usually quoted INC-VAT. Always confirm. Not recoverable for private homeowners; potentially recoverable for VAT-registered property businesses.
What is the UK average estate agent commission?
2026: c.1.35% + VAT sole agency residential, per The Advisory and Which? Money. Down from 1.6% in 2015. Regional: London 1.5-2.0%, regional cities 1.2-1.4%. Multi-agency 2.4-2.7%.
How do online agents make money?
(1) Flat listing fee £999-£1,999. (2) Add-ons: hosted viewings £60/viewing, drone photos £200-£400, premium portal £100-£300, sales progression £400-£800. (3) Referral fees from conveyancers, mortgage advisers, surveyors. Gross margins 70-85% typical.
What if my house doesn't sell?
Options: (1) Renew with same agent at reduced rate; (2) Switch agents (beware tying-in); (3) Switch between online and high street; (4) Withdraw and remarket in 6-12 months; (5) Reduce asking price 2-5%; (6) Auction, part-exchange, or sale-and-rent-back.
What is 'No Sale No Fee'?
Standard for high street: no commission unless sale completes. Trigger usually 'exchange of contracts' not 'completion'. Verify exact language. Some online agents have 'pay on completion'; others (historically Purplebricks pre-2023) charged upfront whether you sold or not.
How long do contracts run?
Sole agency 8-16 weeks initially, then rolling 4-week extensions. Common law 'reasonable period' approx 6-8 weeks. Multi-agency rolling month-by-month, 7-14 day notice. Premium agents sometimes 24-week initial. Tying-in clauses are separate from contract period.
Are UK estate agents regulated?
Partially. Estate Agents Act 1979 (conduct, fee disclosure), Consumer Rights Act 2015 (fair terms), Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (AML), Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (misleading practices). MANDATORY ADR scheme membership (TPO/PRS/CEDR). NOT required: formal qualifications/licensing. RoPA framework recommended but not in law as of 2026.
Glossary
- ADR: Alternative Dispute Resolution — the three approved schemes (TPO, PRS, CEDR) for resolving estate agent complaints.
- Auction commission: Buyer premium typically 2-3% of hammer price, paid by the buyer.
- CEDR: Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution.
- Completion: Final transfer of property ownership and exchange of money on the agreed completion date.
- Exchange of contracts: Binding stage of UK property transaction, typically 1-4 weeks before completion.
- EPC: Energy Performance Certificate, mandatory for UK property sales/lets.
- Estate Agents Act 1979: The foundational UK statute governing estate agent conduct.
- Hybrid agent: Low base fee + paid extras model (Strike, Settled, 99home).
- Joint sole agency: Two agents working together as one team, sharing commission.
- Multi-agency: Multiple agents simultaneously, higher percentage paid only to introducer.
- Multiple Listing Service (MLS): Shared listing database — not a UK feature; UK agents list separately.
- Online agent: Flat-fee online estate agent (Purplebricks, Yopa, Strike, Express).
- Property Ombudsman (TPO): Largest approved ADR scheme for UK estate agents.
- Property Redress Scheme (PRS): Approved ADR scheme.
- Propertymark: Voluntary trade body for UK estate agents (formerly NAEA Propertymark).
- Ready, willing and able: Contract clause making commission payable if a qualifying buyer is found, even if seller withdraws.
- RoPA: Regulation of Property Agents — proposed mandatory licensing framework, recommended 2019, not yet in law.
- Sale-to-asking ratio: Final sale price as a % of asking price; typical UK 96-99% for traditional, 95-98% for online.
- Sole agency: One agent exclusively for the agreed period.
- Tying-in clause: Contract term obliging seller to pay original agent commission AFTER agreement ends if the eventual buyer was introduced during the agency period.
Related calculators on UK Calculator
Official UK Sources
- The Property Ombudsman (TPO) — UK estate agent complaints
- Property Redress Scheme (PRS)
- Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR)
- Propertymark (formerly NAEA Propertymark)
- Estate Agents Act 1979
- Consumer Rights Act 2015
- GOV.UK — Buying and selling your home
- GOV.UK — Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- GOV.UK — Private renting
- GOV.UK — Estate agent AML supervision
- The Advisory — independent estate agent data
- Which? Money — consumer guidance
Calculator verified against The Advisory's published UK estate agent fee surveys, Which? Money 2024 research on agent negotiation rates, Property Ombudsman complaints statistics, the Estate Agents Act 1979, Consumer Rights Act 2015, and the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007. Last reviewed: 25 May 2026. This page is for general guidance only and is not regulated property or legal advice. Always verify the agent's TPO/PRS membership and obtain at least three written quotes before signing any agency agreement.
About this calculator
Last updated 25 May 2026 by Mustafa Bilgic, independent operator of UK Calculator (United Kingdom — see About). Figures cross-checked against The Advisory's UK estate agent fee surveys, Which? Money 2024 research, Property Ombudsman annual statistics, published online estate agent pricing schedules (Purplebricks, Yopa, Strike, Express, 99home), the Estate Agents Act 1979, Consumer Rights Act 2015, the Consumers, Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007, and the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. This is general information only and does not constitute regulated property or legal advice. Always verify the agent's Property Ombudsman / Property Redress Scheme membership, obtain at least three written fee quotes, and have a qualified conveyancing solicitor review any agency agreement before signing.