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Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield from property price, rent and annual costs.
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What people use it for
- Comparing buy-to-let properties
- Quick screening of listings
- Checking agent yield claims
- Portfolio reviews
About this tool
What the Rental Yield Calculator does
Rental yield is annual rent as a percentage of the property’s price. Gross yield uses rent alone; net yield subtracts running costs such as management, maintenance, insurance and service charges, which gives a truer picture of the return.
Formula
- Gross yield = annual rent ÷ price × 100
- Net yield = (rent collected − running costs) ÷ price × 100
Worked example
Using the starting values in the calculator above:
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Property price | $300,000 |
| Monthly rent | $1,800 |
| Weeks empty per year | 2 |
| Annual running costs | $6,000 |
| Result | Value |
|---|---|
| Gross yield | 7.20% |
| Net yield | 4.92% |
| Annual rent | $21,600 |
| Net annual income | $14,769 |
How to read the result
Higher yields often come with higher risk: cheaper areas, more voids and more maintenance. Compare net yields, not gross.
Yield ignores financing and capital growth; use cash flow and total return measures alongside it.
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Questions
Questions about this tool
The things clients actually want to know — costs, timelines, ownership and what happens after launch.
It varies by location; many investors look for net yields of several percent, higher in lower-priced areas.
Gross yield uses rent only. Net yield subtracts running costs and vacancy.
No. For financed returns use cash-on-cash return.
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