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Rental Yield & ROI in Spain
Discover how to accurately calculate your real net return on Spanish buy-to-let property, factoring in community fees, local IBI taxes, insurance, and vacancies.
Metric 01
Gross Rental Yield
The headline comparison figure: annual rental income divided by the agreed purchase price, before any ongoing expenses.
(Annual Rent / Purchase Price) × 100
Metric 02
Net Rental Yield
The realistic return: annual rent minus operating costs divided by total capital deployed (purchase price + taxes & fees).
((Rent - Expenses) / Total Outlay) × 100
Metric 03
Payback Period
The number of years needed to recover 100% of your total acquisition outlay through net rental cash flow alone.
Total Cost / Annual Net Profit
Estimated Yields by Spanish City (2026)
Indicative market benchmarks for residential buy-to-let properties
| City | Typical Gross Yield | Approx. Net Yield | Market Dynamics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 7.5% | 5.4% | Highest cash-flow yields; lower acquisition price |
| Alicante | 6.8% | 5.0% | Strong holiday let and mid-term digital nomad demand |
| Valencia | 6.2% | 4.6% | Booming market with heavy international investor interest |
| Zaragoza | 5.9% | 4.4% | Stable tenant market with reliable domestic yields |
| Seville | 5.6% | 4.1% | Active university and tourist rental ecosystem |
| Málaga | 5.3% | 3.9% | Major tech hub with sustained capital growth |
| Madrid | 4.6% | 3.3% | Maximum liquidity and long-term capital appreciation |
| Barcelona | 4.3% | 3.1% | High purchase prices; strong capital preservation |
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