Indicative gross rental yield ranges by region

In this short article, we look at some comparison gross rental yields across the UK

As of the end of February, gross yields for flats ranged from 3.1% in Prime Central London to 9.5% in Sunderland (North East).
The spread of gross rental yields for key cities within a region currently averages 3%, with London having the narrowest at 1.2%.
Yields are critical to measuring income returns and gross yields are a good starting point for quickly comparing locations and properties.
Generally speaking private investors try to aim for gross rental yields of between 5% and 8%, in order to ensure they cover their costs and make a profit.
Source: Dataloft Rental Market Analytics, Land Registry, DLUHC

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