28/08/2026
There are two numbers that decide what you can actually buy, and most people only ever count one of them.
The first is your deposit, the amount you've worked hard to save. It's the number that gets all the attention, and it feels like the finish line.
But on its own, it only tells half the story. The second is your borrowing capacity, which is how much a lender is willing to lend you.
This one depends on things like your income, your everyday spending, and any existing debts you're carrying. It's the number that quietly sets your ceiling.
Your real budget sits where these two meet. You might have a healthy deposit, but if your borrowing capacity comes in lower than expected, that's your true limit.
Knowing both before you start scrolling through listings means you fall in love with places you can actually buy, not ones just out
of reach.
Want to figure out both of your numbers before you start looking? Let's work it out together.
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