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.
Mortgage deposits for the best mortgage deals. The cheapest mortgage deals on the market will typically require you to have a 40% deposit or more, so on a Â£150,000 property this would mean a deposit of Â£60,000. However, saving up a 40% deposit is unrealistic for many people. lender would then lend you 95% of the propertyâs value. 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.