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Wed, 01 Apr 2026 Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents.

* Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging unsustainable fees, with some seeing charges more than double in recent years.
* A class action lawsuit has been launched against Rightmove, seeking £1.4 billion in damages and claiming the company has abused its dominant market position.
* The lawsuit alleges that Rightmove's excessive subscription fees are squeezing estate agents, forcing them to cut staff and reduce services.
* Rightmove has maintained that it provides value to partners and consumers, but critics argue that its high fees are unfair and unsustainable.
* Many estate agents report that their fees have increased significantly in recent years, with some paying upwards of £5,000 a month for basic membership.
* The lawsuit claims that Rightmove's dominant position allows it to charge excessive fees, which ultimately get passed on to clients.
* Some agents argue that they have no choice but to use Rightmove due to its market dominance, while others believe the platform gives value for money despite increasing costs.