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How to Calculate Rental Yield & Cap Rate before Investing

Vikram Malhotra
Vikram Malhotra Founder & CEO
📅 July 08, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min read
How to Calculate Rental Yield & Cap Rate before Investing

Evaluating rental return metrics prevents emotional buying and ensures your real estate portfolio beats inflation benchmarks.

Gross Rental Yield Formula

Gross Yield = (Annual Rental Income ÷ Total Property Cost) × 100. Residential properties in India average 2.5%–4.5% gross yield, whereas commercial office spaces yield 7%–9%.

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