Affordability check

Run the monthly numbers, plan upfront costs, and see where you sit on readiness.

READINESS SUMMARY

Just starting

0 of 5 readiness factors set; deposit 10%; surplus £2,429

Your deposit clears 10% — moving toward 15% widens lender choice.

Factors set

0 / 5

Deposit %

10%

Surplus

£2,429

DERIVED FROM MONTHLY COSTS

Affordability inputs (read-only)

Deposit percentage

10%

Derived from Monthly costs (deposit ÷ property price).

Monthly surplus

£2,429

Derived from Monthly costs (income − mortgage − outgoings).

Readiness factors

Tick each as you complete it. These are the non-numeric readiness signals that, alongside affordability, indicate you're in offer-making position.

Tick each factor as you complete it. Even self-assessment gives you a clearer picture of where you stand.

CURRENT POSITION

Day one of the checklist

Affordability looks workable — the checklist is where the work is now. Even self-assessment gives a clearer picture.

NEXT BEST MOVE

Pick the easiest first factor

Credit check is usually the quickest to complete — it's a free pull and gives an immediate signal.

Where to go next

Finish your readiness check

Tick the factors that apply so we can show your next planning step.

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  • Personalised next-best factor based on your numbers
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