Just another WordPress site

What is yield?

673 0

What is yield and why should investors and home buyers know about it, before buying a home? We explain…

Investors across the world refer to data points while making financial decisions. Whether it is the stock market or real estate investment, investors are always interested in knowing what return the investment will give. This return, in other words, is called yield.

Yield is the rate of return or the earnings generated on an investment over a period of time. It is also depicted as a percentage, depending upon the invested amount and current market value of the security. It also includes the total interest earned or dividends received from holding a particular security. For real estate, it is expressed as the annual income from the property.

Real estate yield

This is a measurement of future income on an investment made on immovable property. It is calculated as a percentage, depending upon the cost of the property or its market value. The capital gain is not factored in here.

Gross rental yield

This is the income on an investment, before deducting the expenses incurred on the property’s maintenance. Since these expenses can be huge, there could be marked differences between the gross and net yields.

Real estate net yield

Net yield is the income on the property after deducting costs and expenses. These expenses may include costs such as stamp duty, legal feels or rent lost due to the property remaining vacant. Other expenses could be due to repairs or insurance.

Returns or total return yield

Return yield is the gain or loss made on investment and it includes capital gains, as well. This can be expressed in currency or in percentages derived from the rate of profit to investment. This is focused on the property’s past performance and not on its future earning potential.

Return vs yield: Difference

Mostly, the yield is calculated only on the basis of rental income, whereas a return includes capital gains, as well. However, homebuyers should clarify if the yields and returns are on an annual basis before making the purchasing decision.

How to calculate yield?

Follow this procedure to calculate the yield on your property:

Step 1: Calculate the net ongoing costs on your property and deduct them from the property’s annual rental income.

Step 2: Divide the amount calculated above from the property’s value.

Step 3: To get the percentage, multiple the result by 100.

 

Gross yield: Annual rental income/property value x 100

Net yield: Annual rental income- annual expenses and cost/property value x 100

Let us assume, you bought a property in 2020 for Rs 20 lakhs. You rent out the property for Rs 10,000 per month and have annual expenses of Rs 30,000 (repairs, maintenance charges, property tax, etc.). The annual rent earned will be Rs 1,20,000.

Net yield: 1,20,000-30,000/Rs 20 lakhs x 100 = 4.5%

Gross yield: 1,20,000/20 lakhs x 100 = 6%

Source – https://housing.com/news/yield/

Leave A Reply

Your email address will not be published.