What's a 'good' or acceptable rental yield percentage for a UK buy-to-let property in 2024, given current interest rates and market conditions, and how does this benchmark compare across different regions like London vs. the North West?
Quick Answer
A 'good' BTL rental yield is now generally seen as 7%+ outside London, significantly higher than the 3-5% often found in London, due to 4.75% base rate and 5.0-6.5% mortgage rates.
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