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by ywlgy » Wed Dec 29, 2021 11:23 pm
You will be asked an estimate of how much you are going to spend for your visit (flights, food, accommodation, travel, etc.) on the application form. Put a realistic value there, for example, £X. Let's assume your brother would spend £Y for himself and his family during your visit. Then your brother's account must have a balance of £ (X+Y), and the more the better of course.
He does not have to book flight tickets and hotel for you before the visa application.
Your statement would be not necessary in that case.
DISCLAIMER: Advice given is based on my past experience and/or my interpretation of Immigration Rules and UKVI documents.