19/09/2026
You’ve saved £50,000. But what could that actually look like in property? 🏡
Here’s a worked example using a £120,000 investment property.
With a 25% deposit, ÂŁ30,000 of your cash goes towards the purchase, alongside a ÂŁ90,000 mortgage, subject to approval.
But the deposit is only part of the picture.
The example also budgets for stamp duty, legal fees, surveys and renovation, bringing the costs shown to approximately £46,000–£50,000.
That’s why I’d start with your numbers, not the property listings.
What can you realistically afford? What work does the property need? And once you account for the ongoing costs, is it actually an investment worth making?
Having enough to buy a property and buying the right property are two different things.
Swipe through the breakdown and save this for when you’re planning your first or next investment.
Figures are illustrative, not an all-in quote. The stamp duty example assumes an additional-property purchase in Northern Ireland with no non-resident surcharge. Allow separately for any mortgage, broker or sourcing fees, plus contingency and cash reserves. Actual costs and lending requirements vary.