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Rental yield calculator

Calculate gross yield, net yield before tax and monthly cash flow for a rental investment from price, fees, rent and operating costs.

Your investment

Analyze rental yield

Enter the total project cost, expected rent, operating costs and loan payment to measure yield and monthly balance.

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Your investment

Price, fees, renovation, rent and costs for an estimate before tax.

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Gross yield5.42 %
Net yield before debt3.54 %
Monthly cash flow€6.68Total investment : €210,500.00
Collected rent€10,830.00
Vacancy cost€570.00
Annual costs€3,369.80
Annual debt service€7,380.00
Annual cash flow€80.20
Debt coverage101.09 %
Total investment€210,500.00

Indicative simulation before income tax, social contributions, depreciation, resale and future rent or cost changes.

Before taxCash flow included

Understand yield

A useful yield estimate goes beyond rent divided by price

Gross yield is a quick first benchmark, but it ignores fees, costs, vacancy and financing. Net yield and cash flow provide a more realistic view of the scenario.

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Gross yield is useful for quick comparison

It compares annual theoretical rent with total investment. It helps screen several properties before deeper analysis.

It remains deliberately simple: it ignores vacancy, owner charges, property tax and management costs.

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Net yield measures the property’s operation

It starts from expected collected rent after vacancy, then subtracts costs paid by the owner.

It gives a more cautious view of yield before tax and before the effect of debt financing.

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Cash flow shows the monthly effort

Cash flow compares the property’s net income with loan payments. It can be positive, close to zero or require a monthly contribution.

Positive cash flow alone does not validate an investment: property quality, location, renovation, tax and liquidity still matter.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Key points to keep in mind before interpreting a rental yield estimate.

What is the difference between gross and net yield?

Gross yield uses annual rent before costs. Net yield subtracts operating costs and vacancy to reflect a more cautious scenario.

Is tax included?

No. The calculator is before tax. Tax depends on the regime, your situation, property type, deductible costs and possible depreciation rules.

Why include acquisition fees and renovation?

Because yield should be compared with the money actually committed to the project, not only the advertised property price.

How should I choose the occupancy rate?

Use a cautious assumption based on the local market, rental demand, property type and potential vacancy between tenants.

Does positive cash flow guarantee a good investment?

No. It only means the monthly scenario is balanced under your assumptions. Rental risk, renovation, tax, resale prospects and location quality also need review.