Rental Yield Calculator Ireland
See the real return on an Irish investment property. The calculator gives you both gross yield (annual rent ÷ property value) and net yield (after vacancy, agent fees, maintenance, LPT, and other costs). Income tax is not modelled here — use the income-tax calculator for the post-tax view.
Key terms
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Local Property Tax (LPT)
An annual self-assessed tax on residential property in Ireland, charged on the property's market value with local authority adjustments.
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
A 33% tax on the profit from selling or transferring an asset that has risen in value — investments, second properties, businesses and crypto.
How is this calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent / property value × 100. Net yield = (effective rent − total costs) / property value × 100, where effective rent allows for vacancy and total costs include agent management fee (% of effective rent), annual maintenance, Local Property Tax (LPT), and any other costs you specify. Enter the LPT applicable to your property — base rate is 0.1029% on values up to €1.05m and 0.25% above, with Local Authority Adjustment Factors of ±15%.
A sale of the property at a later date will trigger Capital Gains Tax at 33% on the gain, so factor that into the long-run holding return — the headline yield only covers the income side.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a good rental yield in Ireland?
Net yields of 5–7% are typical for well-located Irish residential investment property in 2026. Yields above 7% are unusual and often indicate higher risk (regional markets, lower-quality stock). Yields below 4% are common in prime Dublin areas where capital appreciation is the primary return.
How is gross yield different from net yield?
Gross yield is annual rent divided by property value, ignoring all costs. Net yield subtracts vacancy, management fees, maintenance, LPT, insurance, and other expenses. Net yield is the figure that matters for cash flow; gross yield is useful only for headline comparisons.
What costs do landlords face in Ireland?
Major costs: management/letting agent fees (typically 8–12% of rent), maintenance and repairs (rule of thumb: 1% of property value annually), LPT, building insurance, RTB registration, accountancy fees, and periodic vacancy. Mortgage interest is partially deductible against rental income for tax purposes.
Do I need to register my rental with the RTB?
Yes — almost all residential tenancies in Ireland must be registered with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Annual fee is €40 per tenancy. Failure to register is an offence and forfeits your right to use RTB dispute resolution.
How is rental income taxed in Ireland?
Rental profit (rent minus allowable expenses) is taxed as Schedule E income alongside your other earnings. You can deduct most operating costs and 100% of mortgage interest on residential lettings. Capital expenditure (e.g. extending) is not deductible against income but reduces your eventual CGT base.
Last updated: May 2026 · Rates sourced from Revenue