Rental yield compares annual rent with a property’s purchase price or value. Use the native calculator below to explore gross yield and an estimate after the annual expenses you enter. It is a useful starting point for comparing scenarios, alongside the property’s condition, tenancy and longer-term costs.
Gross rental yield is weekly rent multiplied by 52, divided by the property value, then multiplied by 100. Net rental yield subtracts the annual expenses entered in the calculator from that annual rent before dividing by the same property value.
For example, a $500,000 property at $600 per week has annual scheduled rent of $31,200 and a gross yield of 6.24%. With $7,120 of annual expenses entered, the remaining $24,080 gives a net yield of approximately 4.82%.
The result depends on your inputs. The 52-week calculation assumes rent for a full year; consider vacancy and unpaid rent separately. Include realistic rates, insurance, maintenance and management costs in the applicable fields, without counting the same cost twice. The displayed net figure reflects only the costs entered. It is not automatically your after-tax return, cash flow after borrowing, capital growth or total investment return.
Use a consistent value basis when comparing properties. A purchase price, a current estimate and a council rating value can produce different ratios. Tax, borrowing and ownership decisions need advice suited to your circumstances.
For a property-specific discussion, request a rental appraisal or use the rental-appraisal form below. Our team can discuss current comparable rental evidence and the property’s features and condition. You can also request our investment guide or explore landlord resources.
These results are estimates only and do not include lending costs, tax treatment, depreciation, vacancy risk beyond the allowance entered, or changes in market rent.