When it comes to real estate investments, rental yield – defined as the annual return from renting out a property – is a critical metric. Higher rental yields indicate better returns on investment, crucial for any savvy investor. To illustrate, let’s break down the numbers: purchasing a property for €500,000 and earning a monthly rent of €2,000 (or €24,000 annually) results in a gross annual rental yield of 4.8%. After accounting for taxes and other administrative expenses, the net yield will be lower. Consider Maria, an astute investor aiming to maximise her rental income in the European prop…