Rental Yield Calculator
Rental yield compares annual rent with a property’s value; net operating yield subtracts the operating costs you enter.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the values requested by the Rental Yield and keep all units consistent.
- Check the formula and worked example before relying on the displayed result.
- Change one input at a time when comparing alternative scenarios.
Formula and method
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ value × 100%; net yield = (rent − operating costs) ÷ value × 100%
- The calculator applies the stated relationship to the inputs entered by the visitor. Intermediate calculations use full numeric precision before display rounding.
- This excludes mortgage finance, taxes, acquisition costs and vacancy unless included in inputs.
Worked examples
Worked example: Rental Yield
€12,000 annual rent, €2,000 operating expenses and €200,000 property value
Gross yield is 6%; net operating yield is 5% under the stated expense assumptions.
Gross yield is 6%; net operating yield is 5% under the stated expense assumptions.
Understanding the result
Use the output as a calculation for the chosen assumptions, not as an explanation of why a real-world result occurred.
This excludes mortgage finance, taxes, acquisition costs and vacancy unless included in inputs.
Important notes
This excludes mortgage finance, taxes, acquisition costs and vacancy unless included in inputs.
Confirm the units, source measurements, rounding convention and context before using the result for a real project or decision.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Rental Yield calculate?
Rental yield compares annual rent with a property’s value; net operating yield subtracts the operating costs you enter.
Which assumptions matter most?
This excludes mortgage finance, taxes, acquisition costs and vacancy unless included in inputs.
Can the result replace professional or domain-specific guidance?
No. The tool provides arithmetic under its stated assumptions; check applicable specifications, accounting conventions, standards or qualified guidance for consequential decisions.
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This page provides a calculation tool plus explanatory information so you can understand what the result means and when the underlying method may not fit your situation.