Rental Yield Calculator

If you’re thinking about getting a buy-to-let mortgage to buy a property as a rental investment and would like to work out how much the rental yield would be, use our calculator below and then speak to a buy-to-let broker we work with who can guide you through the next steps.

Why the rental yield on a buy-to-let investment is important

Essentially, the rental yield indicates how profitable your property investment is. The higher your yield, the more profitable the property. So, that’s why it’s important to know what your rental yield is on either an existing buy-to-let property or one you’re looking to buy.

In terms of the eligibility criteria for a buy-to-let mortgage, your rental income plays an integral part in determining whether your application will be successful or not. The more rent you receive, the better your chances are of getting the mortgage you need.

Why use this rental yield calculator

First and foremost, our rental yield calculator is very simple and easy to use and can provide you with an immediate snapshot of what your rental yield could be for the property you’re looking to buy.

It also illustrates calculations for both gross and net rental yields, so can give a more accurate figure of how profitable the buy-to-let property could be. No personal details are required, all you need to do is input the following details:

• Select either the current value of the property or original purchase price
• If original purchase price is selected you can include any associated costs
• Monthly rental income (you can use an estimated figure if this is not confirmed as yet)
• Include any ongoing annual expenses connected with the property

And that’s it! All you have to do is hit the ‘Calculate’ button and you will be shown both the gross and net rental yields, based on the information you have provided.

It should be noted that these figures are purely for indication purposes only. For a more accurate assessment of how much rental yield your buy-to-let property can provide it’s wise to consult with an experienced mortgage broker before proceeding with any purchase.

Why use Online Money Advisor?

Once you’ve seen how much rental yield you could receive from your property, here’s how the mortgage brokers we work with will be able to help guide you through the next stages of the mortgage process:

• Clarify the potential returns for your property. A mortgage broker will be able to take a more in-depth look at the rental yield returns for the property you’re considering and confirm how realistic this is by comparing with other properties across the market.
• Advice across a range of different scenarios. It could be that you’re looking at a HMO property, remortgaging an existing buy-to-let or considering an Airbnb property. Whatever your need, your broker will be able to help you navigate through the process.
• Find the best lenders for buy-to-let mortgages. They will identify the right lenders who are best placed to accept your mortgage application.

What you should do next

Our free unique broker-matching service is designed to match you with the right mortgage broker who can deal with your exact requirements – first time! So get in touch or give us a call on 0808 189 0463 and we’ll make sure a buy-to-let mortgage specialist contacts you straight away to discuss further.