Rental Yield Calculator
Work out the gross and net rental yield on a property in a few seconds. Enter the purchase price, expected monthly rent, and your running costs — the numbers update as you type.
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Fill in the fields below with your own property's numbers. Rental yield is normally quoted as an annual percentage of the purchase price, so all inputs are converted to an annual basis automatically.
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Gross Yield vs. Net Yield
Both figures are useful, but they answer different questions. Gross yield gives you a quick, rough-and-ready comparison across properties; net yield tells you what the property actually earns once running costs are accounted for.
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Reading Your Yield Correctly
Financing Costs Aren't Included
Net yield here covers operating expenses, not mortgage interest. If you're financing the purchase, your actual cash-on-cash return will be lower than the net yield shown.
Vacancy Periods Reduce Real Returns
Both formulas assume the unit is rented out year-round. Factor in a realistic vacancy period between tenancies when comparing properties.
Owner-Occupier vs. Investment Property Tax
Rented-out units are taxed at the non-owner-occupier property tax rate, which is materially higher — use that rate, not the owner-occupier rate, when estimating expenses.
Yield Isn't the Only Metric
A high-yield property in a weaker location may underperform a lower-yield property with stronger capital appreciation. Weigh yield alongside capital growth potential.