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Rental Yield (Rendite)

Rental yield (Rendite) for real estate in Germany: how to calculate gross and net yield, the formula, and what constitutes a good return on property investment.

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Also known as: return on investment, rental return, cap rate

Gross rental yield = gross annual rent / purchase price x 100. In Munich, gross rental yields for residential properties are approximately 2.5-4%. In addition to rental yield, investors should also consider capital appreciation potential, tax benefits (depreciation/AfA), and financing conditions.


Related Terms

Gross Annual Rent (Jahresrohmiete)Market Value (Verkehrswert)Depreciation (AfA)Speculation Period (Spekulationsfrist)

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