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how to calculate outgoings

Hello,

I'm sure others have been in the position that I find myself in and would appreciate some advice please.

I have come out of a long term relationship and am trying to adjust to going from two salaries to one salary. My partner has bought me out of the house and I've moved to a different part of the country and am living with my parents whilst I look to buy a new property.

I'm nervous of overstretching myself on mortgage payments when realistically I dont know what my other outgoings, such as utility bills etc, would come to as I'm living in an artificial situation at the moment. Does anyone have any suggestions how I can plan (or estimate) a budget for the future so I'll know how much I can afford to spend on mortgage payments?

Many thanks in advance
Newlife
New Mortgage: September '10 - £71,400
3yr goal: September '13: £61,400 (ACHIEVED)
Goal for June '15: £42,900
Goal for June '16: £38,500
Goal for June '17: £34,700
Goal for June '18: £31,300

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