We agree with the contractor that the damages resulting from increased interest rates are consequential damages. Increases in interest rates are not caused by delays in completion of construction contracts.
So you can multiply your current rent by 1.33 to arrive at a rough estimate of a mortgage payment. Hereâs an example: If you currently pay $1,500 per month in rent, you should be able to comfortably afford a $2,000 monthly mortgage payment after factoring in the tax benefits of homeownership.
So, if you wanted to buy a Â£150,000 property you would need to save up at least Â£7,500 and borrow Â£142,500. But 5% is just the minimum; there are a few different reasons why you would usually be better off with a bigger mortgage deposit.