Given current interest rates and rising BTL mortgage costs, what's a realistic 'good' gross rental yield percentage I should be targeting for a standard terraced house in a Northern city like Leeds or Manchester to achieve positive cash flow after all expenses?
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Target a gross rental yield of at least 8-10% in Northern cities like Leeds or Manchester to ensure positive cash flow on a terraced house, considering current BTL mortgage rates and stress tests.
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Discover realistic gross rental yield percentages (8-10%) for positive cash flow on terraced houses in Northern UK cities, considering current BTL mortgage rates, stress tests, and tax changes.
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