Where you can afford to buy without breaking the 30pc rule
“This is a problem that’s been many years in the making. That makes it a very big ship to turn around.”
Lucy Dean and Les Hewitt
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here’s a loose rule that dictates whether a mortgage is affordable: if you’re spending more than 30 per cent of your income covering it, there’s a good chance you’re flirting with mortgage stress.
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