Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross rental yield and net rental yield on a property from rent, vacancy, running costs and purchase costs.
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About Rental Yield Calculator
Rental yield shows the income return on a property. Enter the purchase price, monthly rent, vacancy allowance, annual running costs and purchase costs to see gross yield, net annual income and net yield.
How to use Rental Yield Calculator
- Enter the property price and your purchase costs.
- Enter the monthly rent and a vacancy allowance.
- Enter annual running costs to see gross and net yield.
Key features
- Gross rental yield
- Net yield after vacancy and costs
- Purchase costs included in net yield
- Works in any currency
- Runs in your browser
Frequently asked questions
- How is gross rental yield calculated?
- Gross yield = annual rent ÷ property price × 100.
- How is net rental yield calculated?
- Net yield = (annual rent after vacancy − running costs) ÷ (price + purchase costs) × 100.
- What is a good rental yield?
- It varies by location. Gross yields of roughly 5–8% are often considered solid; prime city areas are usually lower.
- Are mortgage payments included?
- No. Yield ignores financing. Use a cash-on-cash return calculator to include your mortgage.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. All calculations stay in your browser.
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