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Rental yield calculator

Calculate the return on your property investment with our free, online rental yield calculator

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Calculate the rental yield of a property

It will help you understand if it is a good property investment.

What is a rental yield calculator?

A rental yield calculator is a digital tool that allows you to estimate the potential return on investment (ROI) from a rental property. The rental yield of a property can help you determine whether it's worthwhile or whether another property or course of action may be more suitable.

Whether you own a property that you rent out occasionally or a specialised buy-to-let property, a rental yield calculator can be an extremely valuable tool.

Why use a rental yield calculator?

There are many advantages to using a rental yield calculator – not least because they help you stay one step ahead in your property endeavours, whether you're a landlord or property investor.

Why use a rental yield calculator from Foxtons?

As London's leading estate agent, we know how to help you. No matter where you are in your property journey, or why you need our support, we have the tools and advice you need.

Over 40 years of experience helping landlords, property investors, buyers, sellers and renters, thanks to our comprehensive property service offering.

We have 60+ interconnected offices across London and the Home Counties.

You can rely on our highly experienced team for expert local market knowledge and valuable insights into the current market, so you can make your next steps count.

We put effort into our digital tools to improve your experience, from our rental yield calculator to instant property alerts and virtual tours.

Our expansive property portfolio means that whether you want to buy, rent or sell, we can accommodate your next move.

Take the next step in your property journey

Stay ahead in the ever-changing property market with our free, detailed rental yield calculator – and make your next move with confidence. Simply enter the property's details and see your potential returns in seconds.

Depending on your situation, you can explore our extensive property listings for opportunities with great rental potential or get a valuation. If you need personalised advice, don't hesitate to contact our experienced team of agents. Find the contact details for your nearest office and get in touch today.

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Rental yield calculator FAQs

Rental yield is the annual rental income expressed as a percentage of the property value.

A property yield calculator allows you to estimate the potential return on investment (ROI) from a rental property. Knowing the rental yield of a particular property will help you understand if it is a good property investment.

Calculating rental yield is vital for successful property investors, landlords and buy-to-let investors, allowing them to make wiser investments that are more likely to generate a return. Real estate agents, brokers and property developers may also use these tools in their work.

There are scenarios when a rental yield calculator can be invaluable, and these usually revolve around making key decisions about a rental property investment.

You might calculate rental yield before purchasing a property to estimate potential returns and compare certain properties before making your final decision. Similarly, if you decide to sell a property, it can be used to help determine a sale price.

While owning a buy-to-let property, you might need to make decisions that could impact your overall profitability. Expenses can change over time due to changes in property taxes, maintenance costs and management fees. If you decide to increase or decrease rent, you can use a calculator to understand how this will affect your yield.

Otherwise, you might want to use a calculator in light of market fluctuations and changes to the value of your property, allowing you to update your rental yield accordingly. Many property investors choose to review their portfolio every six months or year, and a calculator can provide crucial information for these reviews.

Rental yield is not the only consideration when it comes to choosing a good property investment, but it can help when comparing properties within your shortlist. Knowing how to interpret the results of a rental yield calculator will help you draw more meaningful conclusions – and our team can help you with this.

Good rental yields in London are currently around 4 to 6%.

The London lettings market remains strong following a slowdown in the sales market over the past few years. While average rental prices have experienced downward pressure, long-term investment in the London property market still produces healthy total returns. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact one of our experts for more information.

Book a valuation with a Foxtons expert for an accurate understanding of your rental yield.

Net yield considers your yearly running costs – and you can include these in our calculator for a more accurate reflection of your ROI. Meanwhile, gross rental yield is the potential return before considering any expenses. Our calculator shows both gross and net yield. If you're considering a buy-to-let, using a rental yield calculator that accounts for all the additional, often hidden costs will give you a more accurate picture, helping you make smarter, more profitable investment decisions.

Examples of the yearly running costs you can input into our calculator include: - Monthly mortgage payment - Repairs and maintenance (per year) - Ground rent (per year) - Insurance (per year) - Utility bills payable by landlord (per year) - Council tax (per year) - Vacancy loss (per year)

You can input details about additional costs to better reflect the output. These include: - Stamp duty - Survey fees - Valuation fees - Legal fees - Mortgage fees - Refurbishment costs

Including these factors helps you calculate both gross rental yield and net rental yield, giving you a more realistic estimate of your investment's profitability.

Due to the ever-changing nature of the property market and rental prices, you should regularly review yields in case adjustments are needed. Many property investors review their properties at least annually for this reason.

Of course, everyone’s reasons for using a property yield calculator vary depending on their circumstances. But since it’s a free tool, you can use it as often as you like.

Vacancy rate refers to the percentage of time a rental remains unoccupied without generating rental income.

When a property or room is vacant, you receive reduced rental income during that time, which lowers your total annual rental income. Consequently, higher vacancy rates mean lower income and a reduced rental yield.

It’s also important to remember that costs not covered by rental income will continue regardless. Examples include mortgage payments and council tax. Being aware of the cash flow impact that prolonged or frequent vacancies can have is crucial to maintaining the overall profitability of your investment. Using our free buy-to-let rental yield calculator can help you stay on top of these risks and plan.

We have a wealth of data to help you make your investment decision.

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