The plethora of yields in property investment and finance: a summary

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary, with examples, of the various types of yields that are used as benchmarks in the UK for property and finance. Design/methodology/approach – Simple examples explain the differences between the various benchmarks used for different assets. Findings – The paper highlights the differences between the various benchmarks for different assets. Research limitations/implications – This is an Education Briefing. Originality/value – The paper provides a summary of the various types of yields that are used as benchmarks in the UK for property and finance.