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Example Output — Sample Property

Property Value£385,000

Monthly Rent£1,850

Annual Rental Income£22,200

Gross Yield5.77%

Net Yield (after costs)4.31%

✓ Above average market benchmark

Rental Yield Calculator

Gross & Net Yield Analysis

Enter your property figures below. Results update instantly and can be copied for your records.

Property Value (£)

Monthly Rent (£)

Annual Costs (maintenance, agents) (£)

Vacancy per Year (weeks)

Annual Rental Income (Gross)—

Effective Annual Income (after vacancy)—

Net Annual Income (after costs)—

Gross Rental Yield—

Net Rental Yield—

How It Works

Three Steps to Clarity

Enter Property Data

Input your property value, monthly rent, annual running costs, and expected vacancy period.

Review Instant Analysis

The calculator computes gross yield, net yield, and effective income after vacancy — immediately.

Copy & Compare

Copy your results and use them to compare multiple properties side-by-side before committing capital.

Expert Insights

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What Investors Say

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Portfolio Landlord, Manchester

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Buyer's Agent, London

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"The vacancy adjustment is a feature most free calculators skip. It matters more than most people realise."

Tom Fielding

Property Analyst, Bristol

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

Answers to the questions we receive most often from landlords and investors.

What is a good rental yield in the UK?

Most professionals consider a gross yield of 5–8% acceptable, though this varies by region. Net yield is more informative once costs are factored in.

What is the difference between gross and net yield?

Gross yield is annual rent divided by property value. Net yield deducts running costs and vacancy losses, giving a truer picture of actual returns.

How is vacancy factored into the calculation?

The calculator converts vacancy weeks into a proportion of the year and reduces the annual rent accordingly before computing net yield.

Should I include mortgage payments in the costs field?

Yield calculations typically exclude finance costs. For cashflow analysis — which factors in your mortgage — use the Mortgage Cashflow Tool on the Second Tool page.

Can I use this for commercial property?

The formula applies equally to commercial assets. For commercial investments, cap rate (net operating income ÷ value) is a closely related metric covered in our blog.

Is my data stored or shared?

All calculations run locally in your browser. No data is transmitted to our servers. Results exist only for the duration of your session.