Which countries have the highest rental yields in 2026?

Gross rental yields above 7% are achievable in several markets in 2026, though all carry trade-offs in currency stability, regulation, or capital growth potential.

• Highest-yield countries (gross, before costs):
• Turkey — 7–10% (lira volatility a major caveat)
• Mexico (short-term let) — 8–12% (Tulum, Cancún, Playa del Carmen)
• Egypt — 8–11% (currency + political risk meaningful)
• Philippines — 7–9% (especially Cebu, Davao)
• Romania — 7–9% (Bucharest growth market)
• Indonesia (Bali leasehold) — 8–15% on holiday villas (15-25 year leases only)
• UAE — 6–9% (zero tax — net yield often beats higher gross elsewhere)
• Brazil — 6–8% (large currency moves both ways)
• Greece — 5–7% (steady, EU-stable currency)

• Why high yield doesn't always mean better return:
• Currency depreciation can erode gross yields by 5–15% per year
• Property taxes and maintenance vary 10× between countries
• Regulatory risk (rental control, short-let bans) materially changes net yield
• Liquidity in resale can be poor in frontier markets

The "best" risk-adjusted yield in 2026 is widely seen as: UAE (high net yield + currency peg + zero tax), then Greece and Cyprus (Eurozone stability + 5–7% gross).