Buy a House in Farnham, Surrey

Farnham has a castle, an arts university and a Georgian high street. Direct trains to London Waterloo take around an hour. The A31 and A3 give road access, and Guildford is a larger town nearby. Heathland and the North Downs provide walking. Guildford is the closest linked town, while Weybridge and Cobham are in north-east Surrey and Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead lie in Berkshire.

Farnham has many period homes, some listed or in conservation areas, which limits alterations. Commission a full building survey, check for flood risk near the River Wey and ask about the age of heating and electrics. Council tax in Waverley is based on valuation bands, and the planning history of extensions should be verified by your solicitor. Commuter parking at the station is competitive, so ask residents about it.

Typical buyers are London professionals who want a larger house and a market-town high street, families drawn by well-regarded schools, and downsizers from Surrey's pricier villages. International buyers sometimes choose Farnham for its proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick via the road network. The upper quartile above €2,125,198 captures big period houses and gated properties set in grounds.

Farnham has many period homes, some listed or in conservation areas, which limits alterations. Commission a full building survey, check for flood risk near the River Wey and ask about the age of heating and electrics. Council tax in Waverley is based on valuation bands, and the planning history of extensions should be verified by your solicitor. Commuter parking at the station is competitive, so ask residents about it.

Typical buyers are London professionals who want a larger house and a market-town high street, families drawn by well-regarded schools, and downsizers from Surrey's pricier villages. International buyers sometimes choose Farnham for its proximity to Heathrow and Gatwick via the road network. The upper quartile above €2,125,198 captures big period houses and gated properties set in grounds.

No general restrictions apply to foreign buyers. Stamp Duty Land Tax charges a 2% surcharge for non-residents and a further 5% for additional dwellings (verify the bands locally). Hire a solicitor and a surveyor. See our UK buying guide, UK financing and the mortgage calculator.