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How much house can I afford?

Affordability calculator

See the maximum home price your income can support — single or joint application.

Prime 10.75% · 25 September 2026

Application type
R

Before tax and deductions.

R

Car finance, personal loans, credit cards, store accounts.

R
%

Prime is 10.75%.

Loan term

You could afford a home of up to

R 1 429 749

R 1 329 749 bond + R 100 000 deposit

Max monthly instalment

R 13 500

30% of gross income

Household income

R 45 000

Gross per month

Max bond

R 1.33m

Maximum price by loan term
20 years
R 1.43m
25 years
R 1.5m
30 years
R 1.55m

A longer term raises the maximum, but costs substantially more in interest.

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