The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Findon
A first purchase at the £600,000 Findon average needs about £83,300 in cash, made up of £60,000 deposit, £20,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
A first purchase at the £600,000 Findon average needs about £83,300 in cash, made up of £60,000 deposit, £20,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
Every pound you need before completion in Findon
On the local average the deposit is £60,000, stamp duty is £20,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £83,300.
The £600,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £20,000. Rates are those in force from April 2025. Confirm the current position on gov.uk before you exchange.
Average prices above £500,000 mean first time buyer relief does not apply on a typical purchase here. Budget the full duty from the start.
Where the upfront cash goes
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Findon.
Where local earnings cap the purchase price
The costs that start the day you move in
Band D council tax in West Sussex is £2,469 a year, which is £206 a month. Add energy, water, insurance and maintenance.
Protection belongs in the same budget. If the mortgage depends on two incomes, it depends on both people staying well enough to earn. That is the part of the purchase we advise on directly.
The Findon detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are St John the Baptist C of E Primary School, Worthing secondary schools, Independent schools (Worthing & area) and Sixth form & college. 1 local school was rated Good or Outstanding overall at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection. Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Findon to Worthing takes about 10 to 15 min drive.
By price, Findon ranks 5 of the 33 West Sussex locations we cover, at £600,000 against a county average of £486,515. Band D council tax here is £2,469, against an average of £2,488 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Findon
Findon is a historic, sought-after South Downs downland village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Findon property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £350,000 to £475,000 | A cottage or smaller home, the more accessible way into the village. |
| Around £475,000 to £800,000 | A village, terraced or semi-detached family home, the heart of the Findon market. |
| £800,000 and above | A detached, period or downland home, especially towards the open Downs, the top of the local market, well into seven figures for the finest houses. |
- A pretty, historic downland village
- Cissbury Ring & the South Downs on the doorstep
- A distinctive racing & sheep-fair heritage
- Village primary & strong community
- Worthing & the coast a short drive south
- Prices well above the national average
- No railway station in the village itself
- A car is genuinely needed
- Close to the A24 (check road noise)
- Limited supply, competition for the best homes
Findon is known locally for Cissbury Ring. The great Iron Age hillfort above the village, one of the largest in England, with Neolithic flint mines, rich wildlife and sweeping views; the defining landmark of Findon.
Practical detail for Findon: the BN14 postcode district, no station in the village, nearest at Worthing (direct London Victoria & London Bridge) and nearest A and E is Worthing Hospital (~4mi), verify with NHS.
Findon at a glance
| Upfront cost | Findon figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £600,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £60,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £20,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £20,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £83,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £3,157 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Findon
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £83,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,469 council tax
- Income protection quoted before completion, not after
The introduction costs you nothing. If you go ahead, we may be paid a fee by the firm we introduce you to. There is no obligation.
Check broadband before you make an offer in Findon
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Findon, so check the exact address before you commit. Ofcom's free checker shows which broadband speeds and mobile coverage are available at any UK property.
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