Calculate gross and net rental yield instantly for any Irish investment property. Understand your real return after costs — all calculations stay in your browser.
Gross yield
Net yield
Annual rent: €19,200
Management, insurance, maintenance, void — see guide below
Estimates only — excludes tax and financing costs
Gross yield is a quick headline figure — annual rent ÷ purchase price. It ignores every cost. Net yield deducts operating costs and is the number that actually matters for investment decisions.
Annual rent ÷ Purchase price × 100(Annual rent − Costs) ÷ Purchase price × 100Be conservative — underestimating costs is the most common mistake landlords make.
Yields vary significantly by location and property type. RTB and PPR data shows a consistent gap between high-price urban areas and more affordable regional markets.
Below 4.5%
Below average
Typically seen in prime Dublin postcodes (D4, D6, D6W) where purchase prices are very high relative to capped rents.
4.5% – 6%
Average
Most Dublin suburbs and large provincial cities. Solid income return with potential for capital growth in supply-constrained areas.
6% – 8%
Strong
Smaller cities (Limerick, Waterford), commuter towns and areas with strong rental demand relative to property prices.
Above 8%
Excellent
Some regional towns and certain property types (HMOs, multiple occupancy). Higher yields often come with higher management intensity.
Source: RTB Rent Index, Property Price Register analysis. Net yields typically run 1–1.5pp below gross.
Illustrative examples based on typical market prices and RTB rent data. Click a row to load into the calculator.
Common questions about rental yield in Ireland.