DHA is a government-owned organisation providing housing solutions for members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. DHA also offers investors the opportunity to lease properties to them under long-term agreements.

Leasing with DHA guarantees reliable rental income, regardless of tenancy, and includes long-term lease options backed by the Australian Government.

DHA requires all leased properties to be within 30 kilometres of a Defence base. You can find a full list of eligible areas on their Property and Location Requirements page. For specific suburbs and locations currently in high demand, visit the DHA Priority Locations page.

With DHA’s service fee, you’ll receive more benefits than you would through a traditional property management fee.

DHA’s service fee includes the cost of:

• all vacancy management – saving you on re-letting and advertising fees and any loss of rent while your property is vacant. As part of our rental guarantee*, if the property is ever unoccupied, we still pay you rent and manage the grounds to ensure they are neat and tidy.
• most non-structural repairs including the replacement of fixed appliances as needed. We also organise tradespeople to complete most repairs and will act quickly on your behalf if an emergency repair is required.

You’ll also receive many of the other benefits from the Property Care Contract including periodic rental reviews, scheduling and facilitating inspections and contractors, and lease end repair and cleaning.

Easystart Homes offers pre-approved packages in DHA-assessed locations, so changes cannot be made to these packages. If you choose to invest directly with DHA, you may select locations, but they must meet DHA’s requirements for proximity to Defence bases or areas in high demand for Defence families. Easystart Homes ensures our packages are in locations already approved by DHA for suitability.

As with any investment, it’s essential to review the terms of the DHA Lease Agreement and Property Care Contract. Seek independent financial advice to ensure this option aligns with your investment goals.

For more detailed information on DHA’s benefits, visit www.dha.gov.au/investing/#investingbenefits.