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Budget & affordability worksheet

Track the running costs of any property you are considering and compare them honestly against your budget. Edit any item below to suit your situation, then print or save as a PDF.

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Budget & affordability worksheet

Best before and during your search, to keep costs honest

Printed: 20 Jun 2026
Source: homestocompare.com/printables

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Monthly costs

  • Mortgage or rent payment
  • Service charge / ground rent (if leasehold)
  • Buildings and contents insurance
  • Gas, electricity, and water
  • Council tax (estimated band)

One-off costs

  • Deposit
  • Stamp duty
  • Solicitor / conveyancing fees
  • Survey costs
  • Removals
  • Furniture and snags fund

Per-property comparison notes

  • Asking price vs. price I would offer
  • Estimated total monthly cost
  • How this compares to my maximum budget
  • Any dealbreakers found so far

Your own notes