Buy To Let Yield Calculator
Instantly evaluate your property’s gross and net rental yields, annual profit, and return on investment. Free, accurate tool for UK landlords and property investors.
Calculate Your Rental Yield
Enter your property purchase price, expected rental income, and running costs to get an instant evaluation of your investment’s profitability and yield.
Property Details
Enter your property figures in GBP (£) to calculate yield
Yield Evaluation
Calculated profitability and return metrics
Rental Yield Benchmarks
Standard net rental yield benchmarks across the UK to help you evaluate if a property is a strong investment.
| Yield Category | Net Yield Range | Investment Profile | Typical Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 8% and above | High cash flow, strong monthly profit | North East, North West, Scotland |
| Good | 5% – 7.9% | Balanced cash flow and capital growth | Yorkshire, Midlands, Wales |
| Average | 3% – 4.9% | Lower cash flow, relies on capital growth | South East, South West |
| Low | Below 3% | Poor cash flow, high risk if rates rise | Central London, Prime areas |
Buy To Let FAQ
Everything you need to know about rental yields, property investment, and landlord finances.
A good net rental yield in the UK is generally considered to be between 5% and 8%. Yields above 8% are excellent, while anything below 4-5% may be considered low, though this can sometimes be offset by strong capital growth in certain areas.
Gross yield is calculated using only the annual rental income and the property purchase price, ignoring all expenses. Net yield is a much more accurate measure, as it subtracts all annual running costs (like maintenance, management fees, and insurance) from the rental income before calculating the percentage.
You should include letting agent fees, landlord insurance, maintenance and repairs, ground rent, service charges, safety certification costs (e.g., EPC, Gas Safety), and a provision for void periods (when the property is empty).
No, rental yield only measures the income generated from rent relative to the property’s value. It does not account for capital growth (the increase in the property’s market value over time), which is a separate component of your total return on investment.