Selling in Portsmouth

Sell your house in Portsmouth without an estate agent

The typical home in Portsmouth sells for around £255,000. At a standard 1.42% agent fee that's roughly £3,600 in commission — on Keyzee you keep it. List for free, talk to buyers directly, and pay 0% commission.

Estate agent fees in Portsmouth

Typical Portsmouth sale price£255,000
Agent fee at 1.42%£3,600
Keyzee commission£0
You could keep£3,600

What would an estate agent cost you in Portsmouth?

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
255,000
Estimated agent commission on £255,000
Agent fee bandYou would payOn Keyzee
Low (1.0%)£2,550£0
Typical (1.42%)£3,600£0
Above average (1.8%)£4,600£0
High (3.0%)£7,650£0

At a typical 1.42% fee that is £3,600 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 Portsmouth market right now

Pricing accurately is the single biggest lever a private seller has. These are real Portsmouth sold prices from HM Land Registry — the same source lenders and surveyors use.

Median sold price£255,000
Average sold price£293,000
Annual change-1.6%
Sales analysed200

What each property type sells for in Portsmouth

Property typeMedian sold priceAgent fee at 1.42%On Keyzee
Detached£545,000£7,750£0
Semi-detached£325,000£4,600£0
Terraced£268,000£3,800£0
Flat/Maisonette£165,000£2,350£0
Other£194,000£2,750£0

Based on Portsmouth sales up to April 2026. See the full Portsmouth house price guide →

How to sell your home in Portsmouth privately

  • Price with evidence. Use real Portsmouth sold prices to set a confident, realistic asking price. See house prices in Portsmouth →
  • 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 Portsmouth?

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Selling in Portsmouth — common questions

What do estate agents charge in Portsmouth?

Estate agents in Portsmouth typically charge between 1% and 3% + VAT. At the national average of 1.42% including VAT, on a typical £255,000 Portsmouth sale that's around £3,600. Higher-fee agents can reach £9,200. On Keyzee you pay £0 commission.

Can I really sell my house in Portsmouth without an estate agent?

Yes. Keyzee lets Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

On a typical Portsmouth sale price of £255,000, a 1.42% agent fee works out around £3,600 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 →