Property Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate the gross and net rental yield of a property in Pakistan.
About the Property Rental Yield Calculator
Built for Pakistani users, the Property Rental Yield Calculator turns a fiddly manual calculation into a one-glance result you can trust for planning and everyday decisions.
Is that plot or apartment a good investment? This Property Rental Yield Calculator computes the return on a property purchase — combining rental yield, capital appreciation and the costs of holding it — so you can compare property with other investments like mutual funds or bank deposits.
The two numbers that matter are rental yield (annual rent divided by price) and appreciation (how much the property grows each year). Together they form the total return, which this calculator shows alongside the holding costs that eat into it.
In Pakistani cities, residential plots have historically appreciated faster than houses, while houses and apartments generate rental income. The right choice depends on whether you want income or growth — this tool lets you model both.
Remember that property is illiquid: buying and selling carries registration, stamp duty and agent costs that can consume years of yield. Factor those in when comparing with liquid investments, and treat the return here as the gross picture before transaction costs.
Use the Property Rental Yield Calculator as often as you like — it is free, needs no account, and pairs well with the other calculators in this category for a fuller picture.
How to evaluate a property investment
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Enter the property's purchase price and annual rental income, if rented.
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Enter the expected annual appreciation rate.
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Read the rental yield, total return and payback, updated live.
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Compare the result with other investment options before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield in Pakistan?
Gross yields of 6–8% are considered good in major cities; Karachi and smaller cities often yield more than Islamabad for the same price.
What is a good rental yield in Pakistan?
Residential yields typically range 3–6% of property value per year, with commercial properties often higher. Capital appreciation, not rent, has been the main driver of Pakistani property returns.
What costs reduce my property return?
Registration fees, stamp duty, property tax, maintenance and agent commissions. On a typical sale these can total 5–8% of the price, which matters over short holding periods.