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What salary do I need for a £250,000 mortgage in the UK?
Most lenders offer 4-4.5x your annual salary. For £250,000 you need roughly £55,500-£62,500 salary. With a partner, combined income works. Stricter affordability tests apply if you have debts or dependants.
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UK mortgage lenders typically offer 4x to 4.5x your gross annual income, so a £250,000 mortgage alone requires approximately £55,500 (at 4.5x) to £62,500 (at 4x) salary. For joint applicants, lenders usually combine incomes at the same multiples. Some specialist lenders and those with strong credit may go up to 5x or 5.5x, subject to strict criteria. Affordability is also stress-tested at higher interest rates — your monthly repayments must remain manageable if rates rise by 3%. Other factors include your deposit size (higher deposit can improve borrowing power), outstanding debts, credit score, number of dependants and the property type. For a £250,000 property, a 10% deposit (£25,000) means a £225,000 mortgage, requiring roughly £50,000–£56,000 income. Use the Mortgage Affordability calculator to get a personalised estimate based on your income and outgoings.
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This answer is informational only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are for the 2025/26 UK tax year. See our methodology and sources.