Selling in Kensington
Sell your house in Kensington without an estate agent
The typical home in Kensington sells for around £990,000. At a standard 1.42% agent fee that's roughly £14,050 in commission — on Keyzee you keep it. List for free, talk to buyers directly, and pay 0% commission.
Estate agent fees in Kensington
Typical Kensington sale price£990,000
Agent fee at 1.42%£14,050
Keyzee commission£0
You could keep£14,050
What would an estate agent cost you in Kensington?
Set your asking price and see what you would hand over in commission — and what you keep by selling on Keyzee instead.
Your asking price
£990,000
Estimated agent commission on £990,000
| Agent fee band | You would pay | On Keyzee |
| Low (1.0%) | £9,900 | £0 |
| Typical (1.42%) | £14,050 | £0 |
| Above average (1.8%) | £17,800 | £0 |
| High (3.0%) | £29,700 | £0 |
At a typical 1.42% fee that is £14,050 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.
The Kensington market right now
Pricing accurately is the single biggest lever a private seller has. These are real Kensington sold prices from HM Land Registry — the same source lenders and surveyors use.
Median sold price£990,000
Average sold price£1,415,000
Annual change+5.8%
Sales analysed200
What each property type sells for in Kensington
| Property type | Median sold price | Agent fee at 1.42% | On Keyzee |
| Detached | £2,125,000 | £30,150 | £0 |
| Terraced | £2,838,000 | £40,300 | £0 |
| Flat/Maisonette | £856,000 | £12,150 | £0 |
| Other | £570,000 | £8,100 | £0 |
Based on Kensington sales up to May 2026. See the full Kensington house price guide →
How to sell your home in Kensington privately
- Price with evidence. Use real Kensington sold prices to set a confident, realistic asking price. See house prices in Kensington →
- Talk to buyers directly. Enquiries come straight to you, so questions get answered and viewings booked without an agent relay.
- Keep the legal bits, lose the commission. You still use a solicitor for conveyancing — you just stop paying 1.42% for the middleman.
Ready to sell in Kensington?
List your home on Keyzee with no estate agent fees, or get a free instant valuation first.
Selling in Kensington — common questions
What do estate agents charge in Kensington?
Estate agents in Kensington typically charge between 1% and 3% + VAT. At the national average of 1.42% including VAT, on a typical £990,000 Kensington sale that's around £14,050. Higher-fee agents can reach £35,650. On Keyzee you pay £0 commission.
Can I really sell my house in Kensington without an estate agent?
Yes. Keyzee lets Kensington owners list directly, take buyer enquiries, and manage offers without paying commission. You keep control of pricing, viewings and timing.
How much could I save selling privately in Kensington?
On a typical Kensington sale price of £990,000, a 1.42% agent fee works out around £14,050 including VAT. On Keyzee that's £0.
Do I still need a solicitor?
Yes — you are removing the estate agent, not the legal process. A conveyancer still handles the legal work once you have agreed a sale.
Selling without an agent in other areas
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 →