Work out renovation roi instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Renovation return has two components: the uplift in capital value and any increase in rent. Capital return is the value gain over cost, while the rent view expresses the same spend as a payback period. A project that looks marginal on value alone often justifies itself once the rental uplift is counted.
Renovation return
Return = (value increase - cost) / cost x 100
Rent payback
Months = cost / monthly rent increase
Return = (value increase - cost) / cost x 100. Renovation return has two components: the uplift in capital value and any increase in rent.
Kitchens, bathrooms and anything that adds usable floor area recoup most. Highly personalised finishes, swimming pools and over-specification relative to the street recoup least.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Renovation cost, Expected increase in value, Increase in monthly rent. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic worked example — replace them with your own site or project figures.