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Rental Yield
Gross and net yield on a rental property.
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Learn more about privacyYield is the first number property investors quote and the one most often quoted misleadingly, because gross yield ignores every cost of actually owning the thing.
What Rental Yield does
Calculates both gross yield — annual rent divided by price — and net yield, which subtracts running costs and allows for vacancy.
The gap between them is the whole point. A property advertised at 8.8% gross can land nearer 5% net once management, maintenance, insurance and empty months are counted.
The two figures
| Gross yield | (Monthly rent × 12) ÷ price |
|---|---|
| Net yield | Gross minus costs, adjusted for vacancy |
| Default price / rent | 300,000 / 2,200 a month |
| Costs to include | Management, maintenance, insurance, tax, fees |
| Vacancy | Weeks empty per year — never assume zero |
| <strong>Listings usually quote</strong> | <strong>Gross — the flattering one</strong> |
| Excludes | Mortgage interest — see Cash-on-Cash |
| Is this advice? | <strong>No</strong> |
Detailed steps
- Enter price and monthly rent for the gross figure.
- Add real annual costs — management is typically 8–12% of rent.
- Set a realistic vacancy allowance, then compare net against gross.
Worth knowing
Never assume zero vacancy. Even a well-run property loses time between tenants, and two or three empty weeks a year is a normal planning assumption. An investor modelling twelve months of rent is overstating income by 4–6% before any other cost, which is often the entire difference between the yield they expected and the one they get.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gross or net — which matters?
Net, always, for a decision. Gross is useful only for quickly comparing listings, and it is what agents quote because it is the larger number. Two properties with identical gross yields can differ substantially once service charges and management are counted.
What counts as a running cost?
Management fees, maintenance and repairs, insurance, service charges or ground rent, property taxes, letting fees and accountancy. Mortgage interest is treated separately — see Cash-on-Cash, which measures the return on your actual cash.
What vacancy rate should I assume?
Two to four weeks a year is a common planning figure in a stable market, more where tenancies turn over quickly. Assuming none is the single most common error in a first rental model.
Is a high yield always better?
Not necessarily, and this tool cannot judge it. High-yield areas often carry lower capital growth, higher management burden or more tenant turnover. Yield is one input to a decision that also involves risk, time and local knowledge — talk to a professional.
Is Rental Yield free?
Yes. The Vootkit free plan includes 5 tool runs a day. Upgrade to Vootkit Pro for unlimited daily use, an ad-free workspace and saved workflows.
Are my files uploaded?
No. Rental Yield runs entirely in your browser — your file is processed on your own device and never sent to a server. There is nothing for us to store or delete.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Rental Yield works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. Open the page and start.
How often can I use it? Is there a daily limit?
On the free plan you get 5 tool runs a day. When you reach the limit you'll see a prompt to upgrade, and it resets the next day. Vootkit Pro removes the cap entirely for unlimited daily use.
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