If you’re new to investing in property, there’s probably a lot of information flying at you about which area to invest in, which strategy to use, what buyers are the best and how to flip properties. Well. The list goes on.
One thing that is really critical to get right at the beginning is rental yield, and it’s something we see our clients calculate incorrectly all the time.
But don’t stress! We are here to show you how to calculate it based on two commonly used formulas and you’ll be surprised just how easy it is to calculate.
But firstly. Let’s get on the same page about what “rental yield” really is.
What is rental yield?
Rental yield is a percentage that is used to express how profitable a property would be or currently is. It’s based on annual earnings, giving you a long term view on the feasibility of making an investment property work within the bounds of your budget and goals.
How to Calculate Rental Yield
Different Kinds of Rental Yield
Some people get stuck calculating rental yield because there are two additional kinds which may impact your end result.
Gross Rental Yield: This calculation considers only the rental income relative to the property’s total value or cost. It does not take into account other expenses associated with property ownership, such as property management fees, maintenance costs, property taxes, and insurance.
Net Rental Yield: This calculation considers the net income from the property after deducting all associated expenses. The formula is:
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