Property investment comparison
Compare strategies or properties on total return, cash yield and risk.
Professional analysis
Compare on annualised total return, cash-on-cash, capital required and sensitivity, then overlay risk qualitatively. Never rank solely on headline yield.
Capital requirements
Varies.
Cost assumptions to budget for
- As each option
Potential returns
See the comparison calculator.
Main risks
- False precision in growth assumptions
Is it suitable?
Often suits
- Choosing between options
A general guide, not a personal recommendation. Suitability depends on your finances, experience and attitude to risk.
Step-by-step
- Enter each option's cash, income and growth assumptions.
- Compare under conservative growth.
- Weigh qualitative risks from each report.
Financial calculations
Investment comparison
Option 1: cash yield5.00%
Option 1: total return£57,466
Option 1: annualised return6.95%
Option 2: cash yield2.00%
Option 2: total return£88,089
Option 2: annualised return9.46%
- ⚠ Growth assumptions are guesses. Compare under 0% growth too, and weigh risks the numbers don't capture.
Every figure above comes from the assumptions you entered. This is not a valuation, mortgage offer or financial advice.
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Official sources
Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026. Rules change — check the source before relying on this guide.
Not advice
This guide is general research. It is not legal, tax, financial, planning or investment advice. Speak to a qualified, regulated professional before acting.