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On-demand webinars and podcasts
Property management fee comparison webinar
Presented by Oxford Economics, this pre-recorded webinar summarises the results of the DHA Property Management Fee Comparison reports.
DHA property investment webinar
Learn how you can invest with us and the benefits of leasing your investment property to DHA in this pre-recorded webinar.
Smart Property Investment Show podcast
In this episode, Phil Tarrant talks to Luke Jorgensen from DHA to discuss the investing opportunity in providing housing for Defence personnel.
Research reports
Property Management Fee Comparison reports
Learn how the inclusions and benefits provided under DHA’s service fee and Property Care Contract may provide savings over the total cost of leasing through a traditional real estate agent management agreement1.
Property Management Fee Comparison summary (houses)
A summary version of the Property Management Fee Comparison report for detached houses. Download immediately with no registration required.
Property Management Fee Comparison summary (units)
A summary version of the Property Management Fee Comparison report for units, flats, and apartments. Download immediately with no registration required.
eBooks
eBook: Investing the DHA Way
In Smart Property Investment’s latest e-book, discover how DHA provides quality housing for Defence families through investors, and how the financial benefits and property care services offer landlords peace of mind.
Articles and news
Economic conditions making it tough for landlords
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Insurance data suggests that many landlord and tenant relationships were under stress in 2012.
The current difficult economic environment is causing more investors to suffer from difficult situations with tenants, according to a landlord insurance provider.
Recent figures from Terri Scheer Insurance have identified that almost half of all claims paid to policy holders in 2012 were due to loss of rental income, something they claim may be the result of economic conditions.
With 45 per cent making this type of claim, "a majority of our policy holders who made claims for loss of rent (87 per cent) had tenants who took off mid-way through their tenancy and either defaulted on their rental payments or absconded,” Terri Scheer Insurance manager Carolyn Majda said.
"While it can be difficult to determine why tenants break their lease and take off, tough economic conditions may be contributing to the issue at the moment," Ms Majda continued.
With tribunal proceedings having the potential to span several weeks after a default on their payments, claims for lost rent can amount to many thousands of dollars.
Ms Majda pointed to several preventative measures that may be of use to landlords, including tailored landlord insurance policies, regular inspections, close monitoring of arrears and appropriate action when a tenant is in arrears.
"Maintaining a positive relationship with your tenant is also important, as it may encourage them to uphold their rental agreement, or advise you well in advance if they are planning on vacating the property," she said.
"This includes responding promptly to their requests for maintenance.”
Reproduced in full with permission: Smart Property Investment Economic conditions making it tough for landlords 1 May 2013
Attention: This article is intended to provide general information only. Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information at the date of publication. The opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of DHA, its staff or agents. Property prices are subject to fluctuation. Prospective investors should seek independent advice. DHA will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expenses incurred or arising by reason of any person relying on information in this article.
