Vacancy income and carrying costs
Estimate rental income forgone and the cash costs you still pay while your Dubai property is vacant. These are shown separately so you can plan your budget without double-counting normal ownership costs.
Rent forgone = annual rent ÷ 365 × days vacant. Service charges = rate per sq.ft. × size ÷ 365 × days vacant. Mortgage payments = monthly payment × 12 ÷ 365 × days vacant. Other costs use the same annual prorating. Enter your own cost assumptions; blanks are treated as zero. Amounts are rounded to the nearest dirham, so displayed components may differ slightly from their total.
Carrying costs usually arise whether the property is occupied or vacant. They are cash you must fund during vacancy, not an additional rent loss. Mortgage payments include principal and interest; principal repayment is not an operating expense. This estimate excludes capital-value changes and any costs you have not entered. It uses a 365-day budgeting convention rather than your lender’s billing schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between lost rent and carrying costs?
Lost rent is income you do not receive while vacant. Carrying costs are service charges, mortgage payments and other costs you still pay. The calculator separates them because these ownership costs may also apply when the property is occupied.
Does this calculate my investment return?
No. It estimates rent forgone and carrying cash costs for up to 365 vacant days. It does not calculate capital growth, tax, or a complete investment return.