Rental Yield Calculator

For sellers wondering whether to rent or sell. The numbers, fast.

Many sellers face a rent-vs-sell decision. RealtyPA models both: 5-year cash flow if sold (taking the proceeds, investing in market index), 5-year cash flow if held and rented out. Side-by-side. Helps sellers make the right call.

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Why it matters

Built for the way South African agents actually work.

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Side-by-side 5-year cashflow

Sell now, invest proceeds, vs hold and rent out. Both modeled with realistic assumptions.

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Sensitivity sliders

Adjust rental growth, market return assumptions, vacancy. See how the answer changes.

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Branded report for the seller

PDF report with the math laid out. Seller takes it home and consults their accountant.

Questions

About Rental Yield Calculator.

Does it account for capital gains tax?expand_more

Yes, applies SA primary-residence exclusion (R2M) and 40% inclusion rate to the sell scenario. Important for the comparison.

What about agent management fees if they rent out?expand_more

Default 8% per month for rental management, adjustable. Without management fees, yields look better than they really are.

Is this useful for accidental landlords?expand_more

Especially useful, many sellers haven't modeled the alternative properly. The calculator forces the comparison.

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