Mortgage on £35,000 Salary
On a £35,000 salary, you could borrow between £140,000 and £175,000 for a mortgage.
Your Income Details
Calculate how much you can borrow for 2025/26
What You Could Afford
Based on £35,000 combined income
Lenders typically prefer mortgage payments under 35% of your take-home pay.
Borrowing on £35,000
With a £35,000 salary, most UK lenders will offer you between 4 and 4.5 times your income. This means you could borrow £140,000 to £157,500. Some lenders may stretch to 5x (£175,000) for borrowers with excellent credit and low outgoings.
Add a Deposit
With a £25,000 deposit, you could afford a property worth £182,500. A larger deposit means better interest rates and more property options. Aim for 10-20% of the property value for the best deals.
Joint Application
Buying with a partner? If they also earn £35,000, your combined borrowing power would be £315,000 at 4.5x. This significantly increases what you can afford.
Estimated Moving Costs
Based on a property value of approx. £175,000 (assuming 10% deposit).