Property & rentals

Rental Yield Calculator

Annual rent as a percentage of what you paid - the first number any buy-to-let conversation starts with.

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How it works

Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield subtracts your annual running costs (management, insurance, maintenance) before dividing - the honest number.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good rental yield?

UK gross yields typically run 4-8% depending on region - higher up north, lower in London where capital growth dominates. Below 4% gross, the numbers need a very good reason.

What costs go into net yield?

Letting/management fees (typically 10-15% of rent), insurance, maintenance, safety certificates, ground rent and service charges, plus an allowance for voids.