Gross rental yield is the most commonly used first-pass metric for evaluating an investment property. It tells you how much annual rent income a property generates relative to its purchase price, before expenses, financing costs, or tax. Use this calculator to quickly estimate gross yield from purchase price and weekly rent. For a full cashflow picture, see the Investment Property Cashflow Calculator.
Benchmarks assume 80% LVR at 6.5% interest. Your actual threshold depends on your borrowing rate, LVR, and expense profile.
Enter the purchase price of the property and the weekly rent you expect to achieve (or are currently receiving). The calculator will display annual rent and gross yield instantly. A yield above 5.5% is typically considered the threshold where cashflow-positive outcomes become achievable at standard LVR levels, though this depends heavily on your borrowing rate and expenses.
Gross yield is an indicative research metric only. It does not represent net return, cashflow, or investment performance. Always calculate total holding costs and verify achievable rent with a local property manager before making any investment decision. Not financial advice.
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