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Rental Yield Calculator: How to Calculate Property Returns

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•November 20, 2025•8 min read
Rental Yield Calculator: How to Calculate Property Returns

Rental Yield Calculator: How to Calculate Property Returns

Calculate your rental property returns with our comprehensive yield calculator guide.

What is Rental Yield?

Gross Rental Yield Formula:
(Annual Rental Income ÷ Property Value) × 100

Example:

  • Property value: R2,000,000
  • Monthly rent: R15,000
  • Annual rent: R180,000
  • Gross yield: 9%

Using the Calculator

Rental Yield Calculator

Enter:

  • Property purchase price
  • Monthly rental income
  • Annual expenses

Get:

  • Gross rental yield
  • Net rental yield
  • Cash flow analysis
  • ROI calculation

Good Yield Benchmarks

South Africa:

  • Good yield: 8-12%
  • Average: 6-8%
  • Low: <6%

Related Tools

  • Property Transfer Calculator
  • Bond Calculator

Calculate your returns: Rental Yield Calculator

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