The Real Cost of Buying a First Home in Long Sutton, Hampshire
A first purchase at the £700,000 Long Sutton average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
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A first purchase at the £700,000 Long Sutton average needs about £98,300 in cash, made up of £70,000 deposit, £25,000 stamp duty with first time buyer relief, and roughly £3,300 in fees.
Every pound you need before completion in Long Sutton
On the local average the deposit is £70,000, stamp duty is £25,000 and fees are near £3,300. Total cash needed is about £98,300.
The £700,000 average is above the £500,000 ceiling, so first time buyer relief does not apply. Stamp duty is the full £25,000. 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 Long Sutton.
Where local earnings cap the purchase price
What the first year actually costs
Band D council tax in Long Sutton is £2,399 a year, which is £200 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 Long Sutton, Hampshire detail first buyers ask about
The schools families ask about here are Village & nearby primary schools, Robert May's School (Odiham), Lord Wandsworth College and Independent schools (Farnham, Fleet & Alton). 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: Long Sutton to Hook station takes about 10 to 15 min drive.
By price, Long Sutton, Hampshire ranks 12 of the 178 Hampshire locations we cover, at £700,000 against a county average of £535,916. Band D council tax here is £2,399, against an average of £2,319 across the towns we cover in the county.
What your money buys in Long Sutton, Hampshire
Long Sutton, Hampshire is a small, sought-after rural Hart village.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Long Sutton, Hampshire property and area guide.
| Budget | What it buys here |
|---|---|
| Around £400,000 to £550,000 | A smaller cottage or village house, the more accessible way into the village, though limited. |
| Around £550,000 to £950,000 | A semi-detached or detached family home in the village and its lanes, the heart of the Long Sutton market. |
| £950,000 and above | A larger period, country or equestrian home among the farmland, the top of the local market, into seven figures for the finest houses. |
- A quiet, sought-after rural village
- Village green, pond & the Four Seasons pub
- Lord Wandsworth College in the parish
- Open farmland & equestrian country
- Odiham, Fleet & the M3 within easy reach
- Prices well above the national average
- Homes come up rarely in a low-volume market
- No railway station in the village
- Reliance on a car for daily life
- Rural/period homes need careful survey & checks
Long Sutton, Hampshire is known locally for Lord Wandsworth College, and Odiham nearby. The well-known independent (boarding and day) school founded in 1922 on Lord Wandsworth's bequest, set in the parish in extensive grounds and farmland, the village's best-known institution.
Practical detail for Long Sutton, Hampshire: the RG29 postcode district, no station in the village, nearest Hook & Winchfield (direct to London Waterloo) and nearest A and E is Frimley Park Hospital (Frimley Health), verify with NHS.
Long Sutton at a glance
| Upfront cost | Long Sutton figure |
|---|---|
| Average price | £700,000 |
| Deposit at 10% | £70,000 |
| Stamp duty, first time buyer | £25,000 |
| Stamp duty, standard rate | £25,000 |
| Legal, survey and moving | £3,300 |
| Total cash needed | £98,300 |
| Monthly repayment illustration | £3,683 |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
Ask about Long Sutton, Hampshire
Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Total cash of about £98,300, not just the deposit
- Your stamp duty position confirmed on gov.uk
- A first year running cost budget including £2,399 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 Long Sutton
Broadband speeds can vary street by street in Long Sutton, 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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