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How We Calculate Rental Yield
Methodology & Data SourcesUpdated October 2025
Calculation Formulas
Gross Rental Yield
(Annual Rent ÷ Total Property Cost) × 100
Basic yield calculation before expenses
Net Rental Yield
((Annual Rent - Annual Costs) ÷ Total Property Cost) × 100
Realistic yield after all expenses
Data Sources
UK Finance mortgage rate data (October 2025)
HMO rental yield benchmarks from our lender panel
Property market data from Rightmove and Zoopla
Tax rates from HMRC guidelines
Key Assumptions
Mortgage Interest Rate6.5%
Current average HMO mortgage rate
Property Management Fee10%
Standard HMO management fee
Void Period2 weeks/year
Conservative estimate for HMO properties
Maintenance Reserve£1,500/year
Annual maintenance and repairs budget
Calculation Accuracy
Calculations based on current market data and conservative assumptions. Results may vary based on actual property performance and market conditions.