Gross vs net yield
Editorial update:
Gross yield divides annual rental income by a stated investment amount. Operating yield deducts the stated operating expenses before dividing by that same amount. Specify whether the denominator is purchase price or total acquisition and setup cost, and whether income is projected or collected. If collected rent already reflects vacant nights, do not deduct vacancy again. State reserves, financing and income-tax treatment separately; the label net alone does not define them.
Why a Punta Cana buyer should care
Compare documented property-specific inputs on the same basis. Rental management, condominium charges, utilities, insurance, applicable property tax and maintenance can affect the result. Show reserve allocations separately from expenses already incurred, and distinguish operating return from cash remaining after financing and income taxes.
Common mix-up
"Occupancy" is used loosely: nightly rate times 365 times an optimistic occupancy is not income, and "projected" is not "achieved". Ask for realised statements from comparable units in the same building, and treat any guaranteed-return promise as a reason to slow down.
Gross vs net yield — FAQs
- What net yield is realistic in Punta Cana?
- There is no single number and no official index. It varies by zone, unit, management and season — see the yield page for the 2026 orientation ranges.
- Does CONFOTUR improve net yield?
- Yes, indirectly, by removing IPI for the exemption period. It does not change occupancy or management cost.
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2026 orientation, not guarantees and not legal advice. No guaranteed ROI, no invented occupancy.