Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate the gross and net rental yield for a NZ investment property.
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Rates, insurance, maintenance, etc.
Typical NZ property expenses include council rates, insurance, body corporate fees, and maintenance. Budget 1–2% of property value annually.
Gross yield ignores expenses and taxes; net yield gives a more accurate picture of your real return on investment.
Gross yield3.90%
Net yield2.90%
Annual rent$31,200
Annual expenses$8,000
Annual return$23,200
How it works
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ property value × 100. Net yield = (annual rent − expenses) ÷ property value × 100. A good yield in NZ is typically 4–7% gross.