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My preferred way of targeting a large and sustained passive income is to buy UK dividend shares. The FTSE 100<\/strong> and FTSE 250<\/strong> alone are packed with high-dividend-yield stocks that could provide substantial cash rewards in the near term and beyond.<\/p>\n Here are three shares for income investors to consider today. Across them, the average dividend yield is an enormous 8.4%.<\/p>\n Things remain uncomfortable for Taylor Wimpey <\/strong>(LSE:TW.) as the housing sector endures a bumpy recovery. On Wednesday (30 July), the company reported \u201csofter market conditions\u201d in Q2, with average selling prices of \u00a3313,000 in H1 coming in lower than its forecast of \u00a3330,000.<\/p>\n Trading could continue disappointing if the UK\u2019s economy keeps struggling, putting further pressure on the company\u2019s share price. But thanks to its industry-leading balance sheet, I\u2019m optimistic Taylor Wimpey should at least continue paying large dividends.<\/p>\n Its forward yield is now 9.3%. Dividend forecasts are supported by the Footsie housebuilder\u2019s impressive \u00a3326.6m net cash pile.<\/p>\n Over the longer term, I think Taylor Wimpey\u2019s profits will rise strongly as Britain\u2019s population booms and demand for new homes follows suit. This should make it an attractive dividend share for years to come. The UK population is tipped to reach 70m by the middle of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, around a decade earlier than previously thought.<\/p>\n Real estate investment trust Custodian Property Income REIT <\/strong>(LSE:CREI) is designed with dividends in mind. It pays out 90% of annual earnings or more from its rental operations to shareholders, in line with industry regulations.<\/p>\n This doesn\u2019t automatically translate into huge passive income flows, mind. Profits can disappoint during economic downturns if rent collection and property occupancy levels dip.<\/p>\n Custodian\u2019s exposure to cyclical sectors like retail and industrials make this a possibility. But the risk is low, in my opinion: the trust has almost 180 properties on its books and around twice the number of tenancies, providing excellent diversification. Tenants are also secured on long contracts: the weighted average unexpired lease term was five years as of June<\/p>\n The forward dividend yield here is 7.4%.<\/p>\n Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice.<\/p>\n Legal & General <\/strong>(LSE:LGEN) is the second FTSE 100 share on this list. It\u2019s also, like Taylor Wimpey, a UK stock I\u2019ve bought to boost my own dividend income.<\/p>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n The markets it specialises in \u2014 namely asset management, and retirement and life insurance products \u2014 are growing rapidly over time. But companies in this sector have struggled to grow profits more recently due to higher interest rates and weak economic growth.<\/p>\n These issues remain dangers in the near term. But so far, this hasn\u2019t compromised Legal & General\u2019s excellent cash generation and its ability to pay enormous and growing dividends \u2014 its astonishing Solvency II capital ratio of 232% suggests things aren\u2019t about to change in the near term either.<\/p>\n City analysts agree. And as a consequence, Legal & General shares carry a gigantic 8.6% dividend yield.<\/p>\n The post 8.4% average dividend yield! Consider these 3 UK shares for a huge passive income<\/a> appeared first on The Motley Fool UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n More reading<\/strong><\/p>\n Royston Wild<\/a> has positions in Legal & General Group Plc and Taylor Wimpey Plc. The Motley Fool UK has recommended Custodian Property Income REIT Plc. Views expressed on the companies mentioned in this article are those of the writer and therefore may differ from the official recommendations we make in our subscription services such as Share Advisor, Hidden Winners and Pro. 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