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Sample Property Analysis

Gross Rental Yield 6.4%
Net Rental Yield 4.8%
Annual Net Income $14,400
Payback Period 20.8 yrs
Based on $300,000 property @ $2,500/mo
Example output — enter your values below
RENTAL YIELD CALCULATOR

Your Property Numbers, Precisely

Enter your property details to compute gross yield, net yield, and payback period with full transparency.

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Effective Annual Income —
Net Annual Income —
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Payback Period —
HOW IT WORKS

Three Steps to a Confident Investment Decision

CapMetric removes guesswork from property investment analysis.

1

Enter Property Data

Input the purchase price, expected monthly rent, operating costs, and vacancy assumptions.

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Instant Calculation

Our engine computes gross yield, net yield, effective income, and payback period in real time.

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Copy and Compare

Export your results with one click and compare multiple properties side by side.

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FAQ

Common Questions

What is rental yield?

Rental yield is the annual rental income expressed as a percentage of the property's purchase price. Gross yield uses total rent; net yield subtracts expenses and vacancy losses.

What is considered a good rental yield?

In most established markets, a net yield above 4% is considered acceptable. Above 6% is strong. Markets with high capital growth often carry lower yields.

How is the payback period calculated?

The payback period is the property value divided by the net annual income. It indicates how many years of rental income are needed to recover your full investment cost.

Does the calculator account for mortgage costs?

The rental yield tool does not factor in mortgage repayments. Use the Mortgage Tool to model debt service and cashflow after financing.

What operating expenses should I include?

Include property management fees, insurance, maintenance reserves, rates, and any strata or body corporate levies. Exclude mortgage repayments from this figure.

Is CapMetric free?

All tools on CapMetric are free to use with no registration required. There are no hidden charges or trial periods.

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