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How much do i need to earn for a £60000 mortgage.

Hello everyone.Can anyone help me.Ive been offered to buy a family home which is council for 60 grand and im a single 25 year old male so how much would i need to earn per year to buy it on my own.Ive been told around 15000 per annum but nothing exact.Thankyou.

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  • Hi there,

    Right dont quote me on this as im not entirely sure, but i think the best way to get a rough of idea of how much of a morgage they would lend you is to times your current salary by 3 & a half.

    Ginch
    Dearest Max 11th June 1992 - 11th May 2006
  • robwend
    robwend Posts: 2,919 Forumite
    as long as you are not a serious debtster yourl be fine xxx
    You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on
  • regularsaver1
    regularsaver1 Posts: 4,930 Forumite
    if its on affordablity - they amount they lend will depend on term of mortgage, also other commitments (debts) you may have that reduces your income , and deposit
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