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Rental Yield Calculator Kenya

Check whether a rental property’s income return makes sense using purchase price, rent and expenses.

KSh
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KSh

Service charge, repairs, management, vacancy allowance and rates.

Net yield

8.50%

No annual expenses are included yet, so net and gross yield may be the same.

Gross annual rent
KSh 1,020,000
Gross yield
8.50%
Net annual income
KSh 1,020,000
Monthly net income
KSh 85,000

Gross yield looks at rent before expenses. Net yield subtracts the annual expenses you enter, but does not decide whether an investment is suitable.

Assumptions

Gross annual rent
Monthly rent × 12
Net income
Annual rent minus entered expenses
Excluded
Financing, tax, vacancy and acquisition costs unless entered separately

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Frequently asked questions

Is a higher yield always better?

No. Yield is one input and does not capture condition, vacancy, financing, risk or resale value.

Can expenses make net income zero?

Yes. High expenses can reduce net income; review the expense assumption carefully.