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Yield
Analysis

Gross yield, net yield, and cash-on-cash return — the three numbers that tell you whether a deal stacks up before you go further.

⏱ 9 min
📖 4 lessons
📝 Module quiz

What you will learn

Four things to understand before you start the lessons.

01
Gross vs net yield

Why gross yield is a starting point — and why net yield is the only number that matters.

02
Cash-on-cash return

How to measure the actual return on your cash invested, not just the property value.

03
Yield by property type

Houses vs units vs commercial — typical yield ranges and what drives the difference.

04
The yield vs growth trade-off

High yielding markets often deliver lower capital growth. How to choose based on your strategy.

Gross vs net yield

The gap between what looks good and what actually is.

🔢 Gross yield = Annual rent ÷ Property price × 100. Net yield subtracts all costs: rates ($2,000), insurance ($1,200), management fees ($2,600), maintenance ($1,500), vacancy ($1,300). A 5.5% gross yield becomes 3.8% net. Always calculate net.
5.5% → 3.8%
how gross yield becomes net yield after real costs

The average gap between gross and net yield in Australian capital cities is 1.2–1.8%. In regional areas with higher maintenance and vacancy risk, the gap widens to 2%+. Always model both before comparing properties.

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You are ready to begin

4 lessons, approximately 9 minutes. Complete the quiz to unlock the next module.

In this module
✓Gross vs net yield
✓Cash-on-cash return
✓Yield by property type
✓Yield vs growth trade-off
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