How to Use the Property Search Budget Calculator
Follow these steps to estimate the property price range you could consider when searching for a home.
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Choose the Number of Buyers
Select one buyer or joint buyers. For a joint purchase, enter the gross annual income of both applicants.
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Enter Your Gross Annual Income
Use your income before Income Tax, National Insurance, pension contributions and other deductions.
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Select an Illustrative Income Multiple
Start with 4.5x for a more cautious estimate. The 5x and 5.5x options show higher potential budgets but may only be available to eligible applicants who meet particular lender criteria.
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Enter Your Available Deposit
Include only the money available towards the property price. Keep Stamp Duty, legal fees, property surveys, insurance, moving costs and an emergency reserve separate.
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Review Your Estimated Property Budget
The calculator combines the indicative borrowing amount with your available deposit. It also shows the estimated loan-to-value percentage to help you understand the possible size of the mortgage compared with the property price.
Important: Use the result as a starting price range when searching the property market. It is not a mortgage offer, Mortgage in Principle or lending decision. A lender may offer more or less after reviewing your income, expenditure, debts, deposit, credit history and personal circumstances.