Property Affordability Calculator — Brighton
How much apartment can you afford on your salary and savings? Uses standard European bank thresholds (max ~33% of net income on housing, max ~5x gross income borrowing) and benchmarks the answer against your target city's median price. Pre-filled with Brighton medians from our latest snapshot (2026-05-09).
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Max affordable price
€166,667
Max mortgage you can carry
€247,192
Resulting monthly payment
€667
Required cash at signing
€50,000
vs city median
-51.7%
Your max budget is 52% below Brighton's median sale of €345,335. Consider a smaller unit, a neighbouring suburb, or a different city.
Data: Brighton · 2026-05-09
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of income should go to mortgage in Europe?
Banks across the eurozone typically cap monthly housing payments at 33-40% of net income, and total debt service at 50%. ECB stress tests assume rates +3pp on top, so leave headroom.
How much down payment do I need to buy in Spain / France / Germany?
Practical minimums for non-resident buyers: 30% in Spain, 20% in France, 20% in Germany (40% for the highest-tier banks). EU residents get closer to 10-20% across the board.