Selling in Colchester
The typical home in Colchester sells for around £318,000. At a standard 1.42% agent fee that's roughly £4,500 in commission — on Keyzee you keep it. List for free, talk to buyers directly, and pay 0% commission.
Set your asking price and see what you would hand over in commission — and what you keep by selling on Keyzee instead.
| Agent fee band | You would pay | On Keyzee |
|---|---|---|
| Low (1.0%) | £3,200 | £0 |
| Typical (1.42%) | £4,500 | £0 |
| Above average (1.8%) | £5,700 | £0 |
| High (3.0%) | £9,550 | £0 |
At a typical 1.42% fee that is £4,500 in commission. On Keyzee it is £0 — you keep the lot.
Estimates only, for illustration. Agent fees vary by area, agent and property; most quote a percentage plus VAT. Keyzee charges no listing fee and no commission.
Pricing accurately is the single biggest lever a private seller has. These are real Colchester sold prices from HM Land Registry — the same source lenders and surveyors use.
| Property type | Median sold price | Agent fee at 1.42% | On Keyzee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £517,000 | £7,350 | £0 |
| Semi-detached | £309,000 | £4,400 | £0 |
| Terraced | £250,000 | £3,550 | £0 |
| Flat/Maisonette | £173,000 | £2,450 | £0 |
| Other | £350,000 | £4,950 | £0 |
Based on Colchester sales up to April 2026. See the full Colchester house price guide →
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Estate agents in Colchester typically charge between 1% and 3% + VAT. At the national average of 1.42% including VAT, on a typical £318,000 Colchester sale that's around £4,500. Higher-fee agents can reach £11,450. On Keyzee you pay £0 commission.
Yes. Keyzee lets Colchester owners list directly, take buyer enquiries, and manage offers without paying commission. You keep control of pricing, viewings and timing.
On a typical Colchester sale price of £318,000, a 1.42% agent fee works out around £4,500 including VAT. On Keyzee that's £0.
Yes — you are removing the estate agent, not the legal process. A conveyancer still handles the legal work once you have agreed a sale.
Typical sale price from HM Land Registry Price Paid data. Agent-fee figure is an estimate at 1.42% including VAT for illustration. Read the full guide to selling without an agent →