Dubai rental yield calculator
Rental yield shows how much a property earns each year compared with what it costs.
Enter the price, rent and yearly costs to see the gross yield and the net yield after costs.
How it's calculated
- Gross yield = yearly rent ÷ purchase price.
- Net yield = (rent for the months let − service charges − other costs) ÷ (price + buying costs).
- Buying costs include the 4% transfer fee, the registration trustee fee and the title deed fee.
An example
A AED 1.5 million flat let for AED 100,000 a year has a gross yield of 6.67%. After AED 20,000 of costs and the buying fees, the net yield is about 5.11%.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between gross and net yield?
Gross yield only compares rent with the price. Net yield takes off running costs and adds buying costs.
Which buying costs are included?
The Dubai Land Department transfer fee of 4%, the registration trustee fee and the title deed fee of AED 250.
Should I count empty months?
Yes, if you expect them. Each empty month lowers the rent you actually receive.
Key terms
- Service charges
- Yearly fees for the upkeep of the building's shared areas.
- Rental yield
- Yearly rental income as a share of the property's cost.
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