Jun 25, 2025, 15:45
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Defence Housing Australia
Situated at the mouth of the Hunter River, Newcastle is a growing destination for sports and cultural events on the east coast. The region is also home to a community of Defence members and their families stationed across RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia’s premier fighter pilot training base, the Lone Pine Barracks, and several other ADF bases.
To ensure that Defence families within the Greater Newcastle region and across Australia have access to secure housing that meets their needs, DHA is working with local builders to identify suitable properties to lease.
A well-known name in the Australian construction industry, Cavalier Homes has developed a strong reputation for building high-quality, affordable homes across New South Wales and Victoria. Established in 2001, the company has since been franchised, with both arms independently owned and operated by local builders.
Combining the skills and expertise of local trades and suppliers with the support of a large franchise network, Cavalier Homes works to ensure that each home is reflective of the unique visions of the individual buyer. As custom home builders, the company prides itself on providing a personal touch to new builds, exemplifying their motto of Real Homes…Real People.
These principles are also applied when designing and building investment projects, with Cavalier Homes offering a wide range of cost-effective home designs for prospective investors. From tailored homes to turnkey solutions, Cavalier Homes delivers tasteful and modern homes to meet different investment goals, including DHA lease-approved house and land packages across the Greater Newcastle region.
With a pre-commitment from DHA to lease upon completion, these investment opportunities offer a long-term lease with a secure, government-backed tenant and guaranteed* rent. To view the house and land packages currently offered by Cavalier Homes, and the full list of investment opportunities available under DHA’s Build to Lease program, follow this link**.
Pictured: Ben Heaft, Managing Director of Cavalier Homes Greater Newcastle
*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.
**It’s important to understand that DHA is not selling these properties directly. We have assessed the property location, plans and inclusions and committed to a long-term lease on completion of construction, if delivered to the agreed specifications in the DHA Offer to Lease. However, this is not an endorsement of each individual builder.