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Investing with DHA

A secure, long-term tenant for your investment property, including guaranteed* rent.

Each year, Defence Housing Australia (DHA) rents quality properties directly from investors to house Defence members and their families. By leasing your property to DHA, you can join more than 12,000 property owners in one of Australia's most secure property investments.

The benefits of investing with DHA

You get the same great benefits regardless of how you invest with DHA. We offer a secure, long-term tenant paying guaranteed* market value rent for the duration of your lease. By investing with DHA, you'll receive:

Guaranteed* rent
Budget easily knowing you'll receive guaranteed* rental income for the duration of the lease term.
Long-term lease
Secure leases of 3, 6, 9, or 12 years, with the possibility of extension².
Property care
We cover most non-structural repairs and vacancy management throughout the lease term³.
Service fee
You'll get these benefits covered under one service fee, charged as a percentage of gross rent.

How to invest with DHA

If you own an investment property or are considering purchasing or building one, you may be able to lease it to DHA. We are always seeking quality properties in key locations across Australia within 30 kilometres of a serviced Defence Base. There are three main ways to invest with us:

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Lease your existing property to DHA
If you already own a residential property and would like a secure, long-term tenant you may be able to lease to DHA. Learn about our requirements and locations.
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Buy a pre-approved property with a DHA lease
If you're looking to buy an investment property, search ‘pre-approved’ house and land packages with a DHA lease, built and sold by third-party suppliers¹.
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Find a property to lease to DHA
If you would like to bring DHA a property to assess, working with us early (before you buy or build) helps ensure the property meets our requirements.

Connect with us

To learn more about leasing a property to DHA, or to begin your investment journey, speak to our Investor Support team today by calling 133 342 (option 3). You can also submit an online enquiry.

*Rent may be subject to abatement under certain circumstances such as loss of enjoyment or amenity, or breach of lease terms. Rent is paid where the property is habitable. Should a property become uninhabitable during the term of the lease, or lessor breaches the lease terms, the rent may cease or abate and the lease may be terminated by DHA. Guaranteed rent is subject to the terms of the lease. DHA does not take into account an investor's objectives or financial needs. Investors should always seek appropriate independent advice before making any investment decisions with DHA.

1. DHA is not the seller of these properties nor is it responsible for any aspect of delivery of the properties, and these sales are facilitated by builders and licensed real estate agents. 

2. DHA can vary the lease term at our discretion by exercising each extension right once. Investors should consider their long term plans and potential changes in circumstances when assessing a DHA long term lease. 

3. A comprehensive description of repairs included in our service and exclusions can be found in the Property Care Contract. For more information, please visit https://www.dha.gov.au/investing/property-care.

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