Investment Yield & Cashflow

Plug in the numbers for your rental property – purchase price, monthly rent, loan and running costs – and we’ll show you in plain English if the investment is likely to put cash in your pocket or drain it.

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Investment Yield & Cashflow

See your gross yield, net yield and estimated monthly cashflow at both a fixed and variable rate – then decide if the numbers stack up or if it’s time to talk to us.
Guide only – not tax or financial advice. Figures are estimates based on the information you enter and don’t replace a full lender / tax assessment.

1. Property & rent (monthly)

Tell us what you’re buying and what you expect to collect in rent each month.

Vacancy is your “empty house” buffer. For example, 5% = around 2–3 weeks per year with no rent.

2. Loan & interest rates

Add your loan amount and compare fixed vs variable rate cashflow side by side.

3. Annual running costs

Rough yearly costs to hold the property (excluding interest).

You can keep this simple – the idea is to get a realistic feel for net yield and monthly cashflow, not a tax return.

4. Quick investor checklist

Tick these off mentally as you go – or talk to us and we’ll walk you through it.

  • Do the rental numbers (after vacancy) make sense for this area?
  • Have you allowed for rates, insurance, maintenance and management?
  • Are you comfortable with repayments at a higher variable rate?
  • Is there a buffer in your personal budget if rent drops or rates rise?
Once you’ve run your scenario, download the summary as a PDF and send it to us. We’ll overlay real bank rates, fees and tax considerations for Fiji-based investors.
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Investment property yield & cashflow – common Fiji questions

Use these as a starting point when comparing investment properties in Fiji. Every investor’s situation is different, so we’ll always personalise the numbers when you reach out.

What is gross rental yield and how do I calculate it?

Gross rental yield is your annual rent before costs, divided by the purchase price, shown as a percentage. For example, if you buy for FJ$800,000 and collect FJ$3,500 per month in rent (FJ$42,000 per year), your gross yield is about 5.3%. This calculator works that out for you using your purchase price and monthly rent.

What is net rental yield and why does it matter more?

Net yield looks at what is left after running costs like rates, insurance, management fees and basic maintenance (but before tax and interest). It gives you a clearer idea of how hard the property is actually working for you. A high gross yield with very high costs can still be a weak net performer – this tool helps you compare both.

Why do you use monthly rent instead of weekly rent?

Many Fijian investors think in monthly cashflow because loan repayments, bills and salaries are often monthly. Using monthly rent makes it easier to compare “rent in” vs “loan out” and see very quickly whether the property is likely to be cashflow positive or negative each month.

How does the calculator compare fixed and variable interest rates?

We estimate your monthly loan repayment using the amount, interest rate and term you enter, then subtract that from your net rent after costs. You see your estimated monthly cashflow at your fixed rate and at your variable rate side by side. That gives you a simple stress-test: “If rates move to here, can I still comfortably hold this property?”

Does this include tax, body corporate fees or big renovation costs?

No – this tool is meant as a clear, quick yield and cashflow guide. It doesn’t include tax positions, depreciation schedules, body corporate levies or major capital works. When you share your results with Flagship, we can layer in those items and work with your accountant and preferred lenders to build a more complete picture.

What should I do after using this investment yield calculator?

Once you’re happy with a scenario, download the summary, note any concerns (for example, “cashflow is tight if rates go over 7%”), and send it to us through the contact page. We’ll check real lender rates and policies in Fiji, compare different loan structures, and help you decide whether to proceed, negotiate harder, or keep looking for a stronger deal.