28/09/2026
Could buying a home be more achievable than you think? ๐ก
You might be surprised at what could be possible with todayโs mortgage options.
Hereโs just one example based on lending currently available:
๐ท Income: ยฃ40,000
๐ฆ Potential mortgage: ยฃ218,500
๐ก Property price: ยฃ230,000
๐ Deposit: ยฃ11,500 (5%)
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Mortgage term: 35 years
And perhaps the most surprising part? This could still be with a high street lender offering some of the most competitive mortgage rates available.
Lenders are really doing what they can to support affordability, with some offering enhanced income multiples and options for buyers with smaller deposits.
That ยฃ40,000 income doesnโt have to be one personโs salary either. It could be one applicant earning ยฃ40,000, or the combined household income of two applicants.
For context, the latest ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings puts median annual earnings for full-time employees at around ยฃ39,000. So, if youโve assumed buying a home is out of reach based on your income or deposit, donโt rule yourself out before finding out what could actually be possible.
Of course, this is just an example. Affordability will depend on your individual circumstances, commitments, credit history, mortgage term, lender criteria and full application.
๐ฉ Want to know what could be achievable for you? Drop me a message and I can take a look.
Source: Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings 2025.
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