Choosing the right country for real estate investment can significantly impact your long-term returns. This table provides an overview of the best countries for buy-to-let property investments, focusing on rental yields, 5-year price changes, and price-to-rent ratios.
The gross rental yield figures are calculated based on median property prices and rental rates, using data from local real estate listings in key cities. This method offers a reliable snapshot of the rental market in each country.
Click on the country-specific links to explore detailed statistics for individual countries.
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In the table below, click the headers to sort the data. Click the country links for in-depth coverage. Mouseover or click the data for more information.
Our Long Term Investment Rating is based on many factors:
- Gross rental yield
- Income tax
- Capital gains tax
- Round-trip transaction costs
- Potential landlord and tenant problems
- Long-term GDP growth
- Potential over-supply
- Affordability
- A view of long-term appeal to investors
For an explanation of the research and data on which the table is based, see DATA FAQs