What rental yield tells you
Gross rental yield is usually annual rent divided by purchase price. It is useful for quick comparisons but ignores many costs. Net return should account for realistic vacancy, management, communal expenses, maintenance, insurance, furnishing and other recurring costs.
What capital growth means
Capital growth is the increase in a property's value over time. It cannot be guaranteed and is influenced by location, supply and demand, infrastructure, economic conditions, property quality and the price paid at entry.
High yield can come with higher risk
A high headline yield can reflect a lower purchase price, but it can also reflect seasonal demand, greater management intensity, weaker resale liquidity or assumptions about occupancy that may not be achieved. Always inspect the inputs behind the advertised percentage.
Consider total return
For many investors the relevant measure is a combination of net rental income and long-term value appreciation. The appropriate balance depends on cash-flow requirements, holding period, risk tolerance and whether the property will also be used personally.
Stress-test the numbers
Run scenarios with lower rent, periods of vacancy, higher maintenance and a slower resale market. If the investment only works under the most optimistic assumptions, the margin of safety may be too small.
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