Rental yields by country

Gross rental yield from residential property, 2025–2026. Net yields are typically 1.5–2 pp lower after taxes, management and vacancy.

GE
Georgia7.4% avg
7.5%
Tbilisi 7.5%Batumi 7–10% (seasonal)
ES
Spain5.4–7% avg
7.2%
Barcelona 7.2%Valencia 6.1%Costa del Sol 5–7%Madrid 5.0%
TH
Thailand5–8% range
up to 8%
Phuket (condos) 5–7%Phuket (villas) 6–10%Pattaya 5–7%
Foreign land ownership restrictions apply (leasehold only for villas)
AE
UAE (Dubai)5.5% avg
6.7%
Dubai apartments 6.7%Dubai villas 4.6%Abu Dhabi 6.3%
GR
Greece4.4% avg
up to 7%+
Athens 4–6%Crete, Rhodes up to 7%+ (seasonal)Mykonos 7%+ (peak)
Max yield (city/season)
Typical country range

Sources: Global Property Guide (Q3 2025 – Q1 2026), Idealista, local operator data.
Gross yields shown. Net yields are typically 1.5–2 pp lower.

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