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A house is the biggest purchase most of us will make, so do make sure that you can afford the place where you will be living? Try using this simple Check list below to give you a good idea of exactly how much you can afford to spend on a mortgage? Spending to much on a home could leave you with very little for anything else.
 

 Income:

 

1st salary

 

2nd salary

 

Other income

 

 Outgoings:

 

Credit cards and other loans

 

Contribution to pension fund

 

Other rental/HP agreements

 

Savings contributions

 

Household protection insurance

 

Food

 

Household goods

 

Clothes

 

Toiletries

 

Dry cleaning and Washing

 

Gas

 

Electricity

 

Water

 

Council tax

 

Telephone (including mobile)

 

Life assurance and protection products

 

Prescriptions

 

Eye care

 

Petrol/diesel

 

Car insurance

 

Public transport

 

Car tax

 

Car maintenance

 

Children's education (Meals, Uniform, Trips or Nursery fees)

 

Holidays

 

Gym or leisure club membership

 

TV license

 

Pets (food, Vet bills)

 

Socialising (Smoking, Drinking, Restaurants, Cinema)

 

 Hobbies

 

Computer equipment

 

Anything Missed

 

Total income

 

Outgoings Total

 

Estimated Mortgage Amount

 

Always remember, a mortgage is one of the longest term loans you will probably have in your life. So proceed carefully, take your time to find the mortgage that suits you the best. If you are unsure then do find help from a professional broker. Thank you for reading I hope you found this guide informative. Good luck in your search for you new home.