Rental yield optimizer.

Answers

Frequently asked.

• 01Where do the community benchmarks come from?

  Gross long-term yields by community are sourced from DXB Interact and Property Finder transaction data (2024–2025), cross-checked against Idigov's own managed portfolio of 850+ Dubai transactions. Top-decile figures represent the upper 10% of actual rent-captured units — prime floors, well-managed inventory.

• 02What's the difference between gross and net yield?

  Gross yield = annual rent ÷ property price. Net yield deducts service charges, management fees, vacancy allowance, and maintenance. In Dubai, net is typically 1.5–2 percentage points lower than gross for long-term, and 3–5 points lower for short-stay (due to higher turnover management costs).

• 03Is short-stay (Airbnb) always higher yield?

  Gross, yes — typically 1.4× long-term rent in prime tourist corridors (Marina, Downtown, Palm). But net-of-costs, short-stay underperforms long-term by 1–2 points because of 20–25% management fees, 15–20% vacancy, utility bills, and licensing (DET). Short-stay shines for seasoned operators with scale.

• 04How can I actually improve my yield?

  (1) Right-size service charges — negotiate with the building, or move if they're abnormally high. (2) Optimize rental strategy — short-stay only if you have 3+ units or a professional manager. (3) Improve fit-out — properly furnished units command 8–15% premium. (4) List aggressively with professional photography and responsive management.

• 05What if my yield is below the community median?

  Common causes: under-priced rent (common with long-tenure tenants), high service charges, poor location within the building (low floor, bad view), or needs fit-out. Idigov Property Management typically lifts under-performing units 10–18% within 6 months through repricing, refurbishment, and marketing.