Rental Yield Calculator
Gross and net yield for buy-to-let, instantly.
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Rental yield formula
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ price × 100. Net yield = (annual rent − running costs) ÷ price × 100. Works in any currency. US investor? See cap rate and cash-on-cash.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate rental yield?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ property price × 100. Net yield subtracts annual running costs (insurance, maintenance, management, service charges) from rent first.
What is a good rental yield?
UK buy-to-let investors typically look for 5–8% gross. Northern England cities often deliver 7–10%; London 3–5%. Net yield is usually 1.5–3 points lower than gross.
Is yield the same as cap rate?
Gross yield ignores expenses; cap rate is closer to net yield. US investors quote cap rate and cash-on-cash, UK investors quote gross yield — same family of metrics.