The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) was introduced by the HMRC with the aim of allowing contractors to deduct money from a subcontractor’s payments and pay it to the HRMC. The deductions then count as advance payments toward the subcontractor’s tax and National Insurance. Contractors must register for the scheme but subcontractors don’t have to. If subcontractors don’t register for the scheme then deductions are taken from their earnings at a higher rate. Payslips are usually provided to subcontractors showing their gross and net income. Those using this scheme can then apply for a mortgage using this method of income, allowing them to benefit from borrowing more.
CIS lenders will calculate the average from the earnings shown on your last 3-6 months of payslips to establish an estimated annual income. The amount they offer will usually be based on this calculation alongside their own criteria – often in the range of 4-5 times your annual income. This is a very broad estimate, and it will vary from lender to lender – a specialist mortgage broker will be able to advise you on the full criteria of different lenders. Ultimately, the application will involve affordability testing based on those calculated income figures.
You should aim to put forward a minimum of 10% for a deposit. In some cases, a lender will allow a deposit for 5%. Remember, however, that the greater the deposit you have, the more potential there is to access the best rates.
If you are a subcontractor registered for the CIS scheme, and you work for one employer who pays your tax and national insurance then payslips will usually be accepted by lenders as adequate proof of income. For subcontractors who are not registered, and thus pay the higher rate of tax, you should expect to provide 1+ years of accounts and/or an SA302. The declared figure(s) will be used for the mortgage calculation.
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