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Rental yield explained — gross vs net, with worked examples

Understand the single most important number in buy-to-let. Gross yield, net yield, what counts as a "good" yield in 2026, and how to compare deals fairly.

Includes worked examples for a £200,000 flat at £1,100 / month and a £350,000 HMO at £2,400 / month, plus a checklist of costs to subtract for net yield.

Try the numbers yourself: rental yield calculator · mortgage calculator.

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