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Looking to get a mortgage at x4 income- sensible or stupid?

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miggles33 · 04/12/2016 19:53

I am looking to buy a house that is for sale for £260k. I have a substantial deposit so would need a mortgage of £130k so 50%ltv. This would be x4 one (my partners gross income). This would mean mortgage repayments are about 1/3 net pay at the moment. We are first time buyers and have done a lot of research. I'm a sahm. We found a house we loved but do not want to make bad financial decisions. My partner is a risk taker and not financially cautious so it's up to me to decide really. What do you think wise people?

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SillySongsWithLarry · 05/12/2016 10:48

My mortgage is 5x salary and affordability to pay isn't a problem. I even save too. You just have to cut your cloth and consider not having any luxury outgoing for a while.

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