This guide shows example monthly repayments and salary ranges for mortgages between £250k and £600k in the UK. Each example is based on a 15% deposit, 35-year term, 5-year fixed rate at 4.54%, and no existing debt. It’s designed to help you understand how lenders assess affordability, not to give personalised advice.
Oct 6, 2025
Working out how much you can afford is one of the first steps when buying your first home. Lenders look at your income, deposit, and financial situation to decide how much they’re willing to lend.
For these examples, we’ve assumed:
These scenarios are for illustration only. They’re based on standard affordability calculations, assuming a lender is prepared to offer 4× your annual salary. Actual figures will vary by lender and personal circumstances.
For a £250,000 property, after a 15% deposit, you’d borrow £212,500.
On a 35-year term at 4.54% fixed for 5 years, monthly repayments are approximately £1,010.94.
If all lender requirements are met and they offer 4× your income, you’d typically need a minimum salary of around £53,125.
“These examples show what lenders typically look at when deciding how much you can borrow, but they’re not a substitute for tailored advice.” - Will Sharman
For a £300,000 property, you’d borrow £255,000 after the deposit.
Monthly repayments would be approximately £1,213.13.
You’d typically need an annual salary of around £63,750 to borrow this amount, assuming 4× income.
With a 15% deposit, the borrowing amount would be £340,000.
Repayments on this scenario would be roughly £1,617.51 per month.
You’d typically need an annual salary of around £85,000 if the lender offers 4× income.
A £500,000 property means borrowing £425,000 after deposit.
Expected monthly repayments are approximately £2,021.88.
You’d typically need a minimum salary of around £106,250 based on 4× income.
For this scenario, you’d borrow £467,500.
Monthly repayments would be around £2,224.07.
You’d typically need an annual salary of around £116,875.
Borrowing amount after deposit would be £510,000.
Repayments would be roughly £2,426.26 per month.
A minimum salary of around £127,500 would typically be required at a 4× multiple.
“In this scenario, we’ve assumed a first-time buyer with no debts, a 15% deposit, a 35-year term, and a 5-year fixed rate of 4.54% to keep the comparisons clear.” - Will Sharman
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Whether you’re buying your first home or looking at higher mortgage amounts, we’ll help you build a clear plan and make informed decisions. Speak to our team today to get started.
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