HouseCheckup's rental yield calculator helps landlords and investors assess buy-to-let profitability. The average UK gross rental yield is 5.5% according to Hamptons, but yields vary dramatically by region — from under 4% in prime London to over 8% in parts of the North West. Enter the property price and monthly rent to see gross yield, net yield (after costs), and annual cash flow. The £24.99 Complete report includes full investment analysis with comparable rents and capital growth projections.
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A gross rental yield of 5–7% is generally considered good for UK buy-to-let. Net yield (after mortgage interest, maintenance, insurance, voids, and management fees) is typically 2–4 percentage points lower. Prime London yields are often 3–4% gross, while northern cities can exceed 8%. HouseCheckup calculates both gross and net yield.
Gross yield is annual rent divided by property price, expressed as a percentage. Net yield deducts costs — mortgage interest, letting agent fees, insurance, maintenance, void periods, and ground rent/service charge. Net yield gives a more accurate picture of actual return. HouseCheckup estimates both using typical UK cost benchmarks.
Gross rental yield = (annual rent ÷ property purchase price) × 100. For example, a £200,000 property renting at £1,000/month has a gross yield of 6%. For net yield, subtract annual costs (typically 30–40% of rent for a managed property) before dividing by the purchase price. HouseCheckup automates this calculation.
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