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What can I really afford?

Bank calculators use your income. This one also uses your childcare bill — the number most calculators forget.

Combined annual household income £/YR
Deposit available £
Existing monthly debts £/MO — car finance, loans, etc.
Region
Children — ages now or "expecting"
Do both of you work, each earning under £100k/yr?
Will either of you reduce working hours after this?
New working pattern % of full-time salary
A generic calculator says
£345,000
£280,000
Your realistic affordability
Rough estimate for planning conversations only — not mortgage or financial advice. Real lending depends on credit history, exact rates, and individual lender criteria. Childcare figures are based on England averages (Coram Family & Childcare Survey 2026) and the 30-hours funded entitlement rules — actual costs vary by provider, area, and exact hours needed. Funded eligibility requires each parent to individually earn under £100,000 adjusted net income and at least 16hrs/week equivalent at minimum wage.