Is Barry or Dumfries better for buy-to-let?

Barry has the higher average gross yield at 5.8%, while Dumfries has the lower average purchase price at £155,000. Higher-yield markets suit cash-flow investors; lower-yield, higher-price markets tend to be capital-growth plays.

What is the average rental yield in Barry?

The average gross rental yield in Barry is approximately 5.8%. On a typical £245,000 property that works out at roughly £1,184 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

What is the average rental yield in Dumfries?

The average gross rental yield in Dumfries is approximately 5.8%. On a typical £155,000 property that works out at roughly £749 per month in rent before mortgage costs, letting fees, insurance and maintenance. Net yield after costs is usually 1.5–2.5 percentage points lower.

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Barry vs Dumfries for Property Investment

Barry leads on gross yield at 5.8%, while Dumfries has the lower entry price at £155,000. Here is how the two markets compare on yield, price, deposit and tenant demand.

Barry vs Dumfries at a glance

Metric	Barry	Dumfries
Average gross yield	5.8%	5.8%
Average property price	£245,000	£155,000
Implied monthly rent	£1,184	£749
25% deposit	£61,250	£38,750
Stamp duty (additional property)	£12,250	£7,750
Population	55,000	35,000
Region	Wales	Scotland
Investor rating	Good	Good

Barry

Expect a spread of semi-detached family homes, period conversions and new-build apartment schemes, with terraces concentrated in the older inner areas. Tenant demand is underpinned by commuters using the town's rail and road links, seasonal and holiday-let demand, supported by a population of around 55,000. On the average £245,000 purchase, a 5.8% gross yield implies roughly £1,184 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Cardiff commuter town with coastal appeal.

Workable
Standard buy-to-let
Consider carefully
HMO / rent by the room
Workable
First-time landlord

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Dumfries

Typical stock is a mix of terraces, ex-council semis and a growing number of apartment conversions closer to the centre. Tenant demand is underpinned by local employment in services, healthcare and logistics, supported by a population of around 35,000. On the average £155,000 purchase, a 5.8% gross yield implies roughly £749 per calendar month in rent — a useful sanity check when you are reviewing a listing. Regional centre with affordable entry.

Workable
Standard buy-to-let
Consider carefully
HMO / rent by the room
Strong fit
First-time landlord

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Which is the better investment?

If monthly cash flow is your priority, Barry is the stronger option on paper at 5.8% gross. If you want the lower capital commitment, Dumfries needs around £38,750 as a 25% deposit. Averages only take you so far, though — run the actual listing through PropertyROI before you offer.

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