Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate the gross and net rental yield on a UK property investment.
Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield on UK property
Mortgage, agent fees, maintenance, insurance, void periods
What is rental yield?
Rental yield is the annual return on a property investment, expressed as a percentage of the property value. There are two types:
- Gross yield — Annual rent ÷ property value × 100. Simple comparison metric.
- Net yield — (Annual rent − costs) ÷ property value × 100. More realistic return.
UK rental yield benchmarks (2024)
| Region | Average gross yield |
|---|---|
| London | 3–5% |
| South East | 4–6% |
| Midlands | 5–7% |
| North West (Manchester) | 6–9% |
| North East | 7–10% |
| Scotland | 6–9% |
Typical landlord costs
- Letting agent fees: 8–15% of annual rent
- Maintenance & repairs: 1–2% of property value/year
- Buildings insurance: £200–500/year
- Void periods: budget for 2–4 weeks/year
- Mortgage interest (if applicable)