Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield for any UK buy-to-let property. Know your return before you commit.
Expected monthly rental income, excluding bills
Annual running costs (optional — for net yield)
Interest-only mortgage payments only (not capital repayment)
What is a good rental yield in the UK?
Benchmarks are illustrative. Yield thresholds vary significantly by region, property type, and mortgage structure. Always model your specific costs before purchasing.
Gross vs net yield
Quick headline number. Ignores all costs. Useful for comparing properties at a glance.
The number that actually matters. Costs include agent fees, maintenance, insurance, voids, and mortgage interest.
Typical costs to model
| Cost | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Letting agent (full management) | 8–15% of rent |
| Maintenance & repairs | £500–£2,000/yr |
| Landlord insurance | £200–£800/yr |
| Void periods | 1–4 weeks/yr |
| Gas safety certificate | £60–£100/yr |
| EPC (if expired) | £60–£120 (every 10yrs) |
Ranges are indicative. Regional variation is significant — London maintenance costs tend to be higher. Always get quotes for your specific property.
Building a portfolio tracker or investment platform?
Pull live comparable prices and rental values direct from our API. Combine price trends, live listings, and comparables to automate yield analysis across portfolios.
# Get comparable sold prices in the last 12 months
GET /api/comparables/{uprn}/?event_type=sold&count=10
# → sold_let_price, distance_meters, property_type, bedrooms
# Get price trends for an outcode
GET /api/price_trends/{outcode}/
# → monthly_average_prices, volatility_score