Rental Yield Calculator
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Calculate gross and net rental yields for UK investment properties. Get detailed breakdowns of expenses, void periods, and payback time.
Property Details
Annual: $14,400
Sets the transfer-tax rate for purchase costs and the property-tax rate (0.75% effective in California) used in net yield.
Purchase Costs
Auto: $275
$
Annual Operating Expenses
Rates as of Apr 2026
10%
≈ $1,440/year
5%
Auto: $1,875 (0.75% in CA)
$
Effective rates vary 0.3% (HI) – 2.5% (NJ). For a precise estimate, see US Property Tax Calculator.
3 weeks/year
Lost income: $831/year
Gross Yield
5.76%
Before expenses
Net Yield
3.57%
Below Average
Monthly Net Income
$753
After all costs
Rating:Below Average
Payback:28 years
Cash-on-Cash:325.56%
1% rule: 0.48%
50% rule: 37% ✓
Cap rate 3.6% (low)
Financial Summary
Annual Rent+$13,569
Total Expenses-$4,535
Void Loss-$831
Net Annual Income$9,034
Property Price$250,000
Purchase Costs$2,775
Total Investment$252,775
Break-Even Rent$401/mo
Yield Analysis
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Always verify rental estimates with local agents and check comparable properties on Rightmove/Zoopla.Net Rental Yield
Net Yield = (Annual Rent - Annual Costs - Void Loss) ÷ Total Investment × 100
Net yield gives you the true return by accounting for all expenses. Total investment includes purchase price plus all buying costs (stamp duty, legal fees, etc).