Rental yield calculator
Compare up to three properties side by side. No loans, no tax, no forecasts — just what each one earns on its price. When one stands out, run the full numbers on it.
How to read this
What this calculator leaves out, on purpose
Yield measures what a property earns on its price. It's the right first filter when comparing listings — and the wrong final answer.
- Financing: with a loan, what matters is whether net yield beats your interest rate. Below it, every borrowed ringgit costs more than it earns in rent.
- Price growth: most leveraged Klang Valley condo returns come from appreciation, not rent. Yield says nothing about that.
- Tax and exit costs: rental income tax, RPGT and selling costs all reduce the real return.
The investment property calculator handles all of that. Each property above has a link that opens it with the figures already filled in.
Common questions
How do you calculate rental yield?
Gross yield is a year's rent divided by the price. Net yield subtracts vacancy and running costs first. A RM500,000 unit renting at RM1,800 is 4.32% gross, but about 2.7% net after typical costs.
What is a good rental yield in Malaysia?
A net yield above your home loan rate — around 4.3% in 2026 — means rent covers the cost of borrowing. Most Klang Valley condos fall short of that, so their returns depend on price growth.
Should I include buying costs?
Tick it when comparing properties at very different price points, or when you want the yield on the cash you'll actually spend. Stamp duty and legal fees can add 3–5% to the cost of a purchase.