Asset Yield & Equity Performance

Commercial Property Yield & ROI Calculator

Appraise Gross Yield, Net Operating Yield, and Leveraged Cash-on-Cash Return. Model commercial mortgage debt up to 75% LTV to optimise corporate balance sheet returns.

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Commercial Rental Yield & Cash-on-Cash ROI Calculator

Calculate Gross Yield, Net Operating Yield, and Leveraged Cash-on-Cash Return on corporate equity.

Gross Yield
7.73%
£
£100k£2.5M£5M+
Gross annual passing rent
£
Monthly: £4,833Gross Yield: 7.73%
Non-recoverable service charge, repairs, voids
£
Net Operating Income (NOI): £49,500
70% LTV @ 5.75% Rate

Debt Facility: £525,000 (Annual Interest: £30,188)

Gross Rental Yield
7.73%
£58,000 / £750,000
Net Operating Yield
6.60%
NOI: £49,500 / yr
Cash-on-Cash Return (ROI)
7.51%
Leveraged return on cash invested
Net Monthly Surplus
£1,609
After full debt servicing

Corporate Capital Structure & Cash Required

Commercial Debt (70%):£525,000
Equity Deposit (30%):£225,000
Non-Residential SDLT:£27,000
Total Cash Invested:£257,000
Investment Risk Notice: Property yields fluctuate based on market conditions, tenant covenant, and lease duration. Commercial debt arranged for corporate entities is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your property or assets may be repossessed if repayments are not maintained.
UK Market Benchmarks (2026)

Typical Commercial Yields by Asset Class

Average prime and secondary yields across UK commercial property sectors.

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Industrial & Logistics

5.5% – 6.5%

Highest institutional demand, low obsolescence, robust rental growth.

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Offices & Business Parks

6.5% – 8.0%

Strong yields for Grade-A space with solid ESG credentials and blue-chip covenants.

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Retail & High Street

7.0% – 9.5%

High cash yields with value-add potential through upper-floor residential conversions.

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Mixed-Use Commercial

7.5% – 10.0%+

Diversified risk profile combining commercial shop leases with residential tenant demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Yields

What is the difference between Gross Yield and Net Yield in commercial property?

Gross Yield simply divides the annual contracted rent by the purchase price without considering costs. Net Yield deducts all landlord operational expenditure (non-recoverable service charges, property management fees, commercial insurance, and repair reserves) from the rent to arrive at Net Operating Income (NOI) before dividing by the asset value.

What is Cash-on-Cash Return (ROI) and why does commercial debt improve it?

Cash-on-Cash Return measures the annual cash surplus generated relative to the actual liquid capital invested (equity deposit, Stamp Duty, and transaction fees). By introducing low-cost commercial mortgage debt (positive leverage), an investor can enhance an un-leveraged 7% property yield into a 10%–14% cash-on-cash equity return.

What are typical commercial property yields across the UK in 2026?

Prime logistics and industrial assets typically trade at 5.25% to 6.50% yields due to strong tenant covenant security. High-spec regional offices achieve 6.50% to 8.00%, while retail parades, secondary commercial, and mixed-use properties frequently yield 7.50% to 9.50%+.

How do Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) leases protect commercial yields?

Under a commercial FRI lease, the tenant is legally responsible for all internal and external maintenance, repairs, outgoings, and building insurance. This ensures that the gross rent closely mirrors the net operating income with minimal landlord cost leakage.

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Yield metrics are indicative and do not constitute investment advice. Commercial mortgages arranged for corporate entities are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Your property or assets may be repossessed if repayments are not maintained.