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Rental yield calculator
Compare gross and operating rental yield on a property.
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Gross rental yield6%
Operating rental yield5%
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How to calculate
Compare gross and operating rental yield on a property.
Gross rental yield = rent*12/value*100; Operating rental yield = (rent*12-cost)/value*100
Worked example
Monthly rent: 1500; Property value: 300000; Annual operating costs: 3000.
Gross rental yield: 6 %; Operating rental yield: 5 %.
Assumptions and limits
Only if you adjust annual income or enter an appropriate allowance in costs. This is not a complete investment cash-flow forecast.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Gross yield uses rental income alone. Operating yield subtracts the annual operating costs you enter, before financing and taxes unless included.
When this tool is useful
Compare gross and operating rental yield on a property.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Monthly rent | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Property value | Enter a number of at least 0.01 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Annual operating costs | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
Are vacancies included?
Only if you adjust annual income or enter an appropriate allowance in costs. This is not a complete investment cash-flow forecast.