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Updated for 202512 tools reviewed

The best property calculators for 2026.

Twelve calculators we run before buying, owning, or refinancing property - from first offer to landlord cash flow.

Property decisions usually break into four questions: how much can I borrow, how much cash do I need to complete, which mortgage structure is safer, and does owning beat renting or staying on the sidelines for now?

We ranked these free calculators in the order most buyers and owners actually need them: affordability and LTV before offers, deposit and completion costs before exchange, then rate, refinance, and investment checks once the property path is clear.

The guide also links the most relevant UK walkthroughs and GOV.UK sources so you can verify the rules behind the numbers before you commit.

Our picks for 2025

  1. Editor’s pick
    01

    Editor’s pick

    Mortgage Affordability Calculator

    Check how much you may be able to borrow based on income, outgoings, and stress-tested monthly payments.

    Income-based borrowing limit
    Outgoings stress test
    Rate sensitivity checks
    Offer ceiling planning

    Best for: Buyers who want a realistic borrowing ceiling before they start viewing homes.

    Try Mortgage Affordability Calculator
  2. 02

    Runner-up

    Mortgage Calculator

    Turn a property price, deposit, rate, and term into the monthly repayment and total interest picture.

    Monthly repayment estimate
    Total interest view
    Term comparison
    Repayment planning

    Best for: Buyers comparing property prices or checking whether a quote is still comfortable.

    Try Mortgage Calculator
  3. 03

    Highly rated

    Loan-to-Value Calculator

    Work out your LTV ratio so you can see how the deposit changes the rate band and lender options.

    LTV percentage
    Deposit band impact
    Rate tier context
    Remortgage checks

    Best for: Buyers and remortgagers trying to move into a better borrowing bracket.

    Try Loan-to-Value Calculator
  4. 04

    Pick 4

    Deposit Savings Calculator

    Map how long it will take to reach the deposit target with regular saving and any one-off boosts.

    Target date planning
    Monthly saving pace
    Savings gap view
    Deposit milestone tracking

    Best for: Anyone still building a deposit and deciding whether to buy now or wait.

    Try Deposit Savings Calculator
  5. 05

    Pick 5

    Stamp Duty Calculator

    Calculate stamp duty land tax on a UK purchase, including first-time buyer relief and the latest bands.

    Current SDLT bands
    First-time buyer relief
    Purchase tax breakdown
    Completion cost planning

    Best for: Buyers budgeting for completion costs and deciding how far they can stretch the purchase price.

    Try Stamp Duty Calculator
  6. 06

    Pick 6

    Closing Costs Calculator

    Estimate the legal, survey, tax, and moving costs that sit on top of the deposit.

    Legal and survey costs
    Moving expenses
    Tax and fee totals
    Cash-to-complete view

    Best for: Buyers who need the full cash required to complete, not just the mortgage amount.

    Try Closing Costs Calculator
  7. 07

    Pick 7

    Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Calculator

    Compare the trade-off between rate certainty and the possibility of a lower starting payment.

    Fixed-rate comparison
    Variable-rate exposure
    Payment volatility view
    Rate choice support

    Best for: Borrowers choosing a mortgage type or deciding whether to lock in payment certainty.

    Try Fixed vs Variable Mortgage Calculator
  8. 08

    Pick 8

    Refinancing Calculator

    Test whether a refinance or remortgage is worth it once fees, balance, and rate changes are included.

    Refinance savings
    Fee impact check
    Term reset view
    Switching threshold

    Best for: Homeowners and landlords weighing up a new deal before their current one ends.

    Try Refinancing Calculator
  9. 09

    Pick 9

    Rent vs Buy Calculator

    Compare the total cost of renting against buying over a realistic time horizon.

    Rent versus ownership cost
    Break-even horizon
    Deposit opportunity cost
    Move flexibility

    Best for: People deciding whether to keep renting, buy a first home, or delay the purchase.

    Try Rent vs Buy Calculator
  10. 10

    Pick 10

    Second Home Stamp Duty Calculator

    Calculate the higher SDLT rates that apply to second homes and many buy-to-let purchases.

    Additional property surcharge
    Second-home budgeting
    Completion tax planning
    Buy-to-let context

    Best for: Investors and buyers who already own a home and need the surcharge upfront.

    Try Second Home Stamp Duty Calculator
  11. 11

    Pick 11

    Buy-to-Let Yield Calculator

    Measure gross and net rental yield once mortgage costs and running expenses are included.

    Gross and net yield
    Expense deductions
    Mortgage cost factoring
    Cash-on-cash context

    Best for: Buy-to-let investors checking whether a property still stacks up after the financing layer.

    Try Buy-to-Let Yield Calculator
  12. 12

    Pick 12

    Landlord Profit Calculator

    Estimate monthly and annual landlord profit after rent, finance costs, maintenance, and voids.

    Net profit view
    Void and fee assumptions
    Annual cash flow
    Portfolio decision support

    Best for: Landlords and portfolio owners testing whether a property still produces usable cash flow.

    Try Landlord Profit Calculator

How we ranked these

  • 01

    Borrowing power

    We started with calculators that answer whether the purchase is even possible, not just what the monthly payment looks like in isolation.

  • 02

    Completion cash

    Deposit, stamp duty, legal fees, surveys, and moving costs can stop a purchase even when the mortgage quote looks fine.

  • 03

    Rate and repayment risk

    Fixed, variable, and refinancing tools matter once you need to manage payment stability rather than just get to completion.

  • 04

    Ownership economics

    For second homes and buy-to-let, we favored calculators that test actual cash flow and profit rather than headline yield alone.

Property decision checklist

  • Set the ceiling: Use the affordability and LTV calculators first so you know what price range and deposit band are realistic.

  • Count the completion cash: Add stamp duty, legal fees, surveys, and moving costs before you decide the deposit is enough.

  • Choose the rate structure: Use fixed vs variable before you commit, then refinance only if the numbers still improve after fees.

  • Check the ownership path: Use rent-vs-buy for the purchase decision and landlord-profit tools for investment properties.

  • Re-run after every assumption change: A small change in rate, term, or deposit can move you into a different affordability and LTV outcome.

Frequently asked

Most lenders still want at least 5 to 10 percent, but 15 to 20 percent usually gives you a better rate band and more options. Use the mortgage affordability and LTV calculators together to see how the deposit changes both borrowing power and monthly payment.

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