What is Rental Yield?

Quick definition

Rental yield compares annual rental return to property value, usually shown as a percentage.

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Overview

Gross yield compares rent before costs to property value, while net yield factors in ongoing costs and can also be shown pre-tax or after-tax.

Yield helps compare properties but should be considered alongside cash flow, vacancy risk, and financing structure.

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