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Property cashflow calculator

Cashflow is the rent you collect minus everything the property costs you. Positive means the property pays its own way. Negative means you top it up each week.

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YOUR NUMBERS
Rent a week
Weeks vacant a year
Yearly property costs Rates, water, insurance, strata, management, repairs.
Leave empty to see the property's cashflow before your loan.
a week
CASHFLOWWEEKMONTHYEAR

Before tax. Ask your accountant how tax changes your numbers.

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How do you work out property cashflow?

Take the rent for the weeks the property is let, subtract the yearly costs of owning it, then subtract your yearly loan interest. Divide by 52 to see it weekly.

Worked example: $566 a week, let for 50 weeks, is $28,300. Less $6,000 of costs leaves $22,300 a year, about $429 a week, before your loan interest.

THE FORMULA
Cashflow =
rent × weeks let
− property costs
− loan interest

What changes cashflow the most?

The rent

Buying where tenants want to live keeps rent strong and vacancies short.

The price you pay

Paying less for the same rent lifts cashflow every week you own it.

Holding costs

Strata, insurance and repairs vary a lot between properties. We check them before you buy.

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Cashflow calculator FAQ

What does positive cashflow mean?

The rent covers all the property's costs, including loan interest, with money left over. Negative cashflow means you pay the difference yourself.

Where do I find my loan interest figure?

Your lender or mortgage broker can tell you the yearly interest on your loan. Use their figure rather than a guess.

Does this include tax?

No. Tax can change your position a lot, so speak with your accountant about your situation.

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General information only. This calculator is not financial or tax advice.