Property investment resources
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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
Investor home loans hit five-year high
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Low interest rates and government grants have boosted new housing construction and it’s investors who are embracing the opportunities.
Investors are coming back to the market place, with loans for housing finance on the rise.
CommSec reports the value of home loans taken out by investors rose by 1.1 per cent in April thanks to rising rents and falling interest rates.
“Tight rental market, state government grants for home builders, a relative lack of new homes being built and low interest rates are attracting investors,” CommSec chief economist Craig James says.
“First homebuyers are still reluctant to buy homes, preferring to rent instead. Fortunately second and subsequent homebuyers are active in buying and building homes together with investors.”
The number of new owner-occupier housing loans rose by 0.8 per cent in April, after a 4.8 per cent lift in March – the strongest gain in four years. The proportion of first homebuyers in the market rose from a near nine-year low of 14.2 per cent in March to 14.3 per cent in April. Fixed rate loans rose from 18.4 per cent of all loans to 20.6 per cent in April – also the highest level in five years. The average home loan across Australia stood at $301,800 in April, up 2.6 per cent on a year ago.
“The housing market is in recovery mode,” James says.
“The good news is that low interest rates and government grants are serving to boost new construction. Interestingly, it’s not the first homebuyers that are embracing the opportunities; rather they’re relying on investors to get the new houses and apartments built.”
Reproduced in full with permission: Australian Property Investor Investor home loans hit five-year high 11 June 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.
