Investment opportunities

A secure investment with a long-term tenant

To provide housing for Defence members, DHA rents quality properties directly from investors on long-term lease arrangements. We offer landlords guaranteed1 rental income, and a range of convenient property care services2.

To make it easier for investors to find a property that meets our requirements, we regularly review Builder House & Land packages and provide a ‘commitment to lease’ on DHA-compliant properties once they are completed. Put simply, we have identified a list of properties in the right location, with the right inclusions, which would be ideal to lease to us.

You can buy these ‘pre-approved’ properties directly from participating builders or real estate agents. Once the property is completed, DHA will lease the property back from you (the investor) on our long-term lease.

The benefits of investing with DHA include:

  • guaranteed1 rental income
  • long-term leases up to 12 years
  • rent paid in advance, even when the property is vacant1
  • property care including most non-structural repairs2
  • single service fee 
  • secure investment backed by a Government Business Enterprise
  • simplified process of finding a DHA-compliant investment property. 

Note: 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.

If you’d like more information about leasing your property to DHA or have any additional questions, please call 133 342 or submit an online enquiry.
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Search ‘pre-approved’ investment properties with a DHA lease commitment.

This list is regularly updated with properties across Australia.

Note: DHA is not the seller of these properties nor is it responsible for any aspect of delivery of the properties.

1. 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.

2. 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.