Including guaranteed* rent, even if the property is vacant.
If you own a residential property and would like a secure, long-term tenant — you may be able to lease it to DHA. Each year, DHA rents quality properties directly from investors to house Defence members and their families.
We offer long lease terms and a range of property care services. The benefits of leasing to DHA include:
- guaranteed* rent
- long-term leases of up to 12 years1
- rent paid in advance, even if the property is vacant
- property care, including most non-structural repairs2
- independent market rent reviews (usually annually)
- one simple service fee
- online services portal to view and manage your property
- property professionally cleaned at lease end.
Property locations and requirements
We lease properties in most capital cities and major regional centres around Australia where the Australian Defence Force has a presence — with all of our properties located within 30 kilometres of a serviced Defence base.
Browse our priority locations
As property requirements may vary by region, our priority locations page is regularly updated with a list of areas in which DHA are actively seeking properties.
View our minimum requirements
All properties leased to DHA are required to meet our minimum requirements. This refers to the basic property specifications such as the number and type of rooms.
Learn more about our minimum requirements.
Next steps and more information
- See what's included in DHA's Property Care Contract
- Read our frequently asked questions
- Register to attend our free property investment webinar
If you’d like more information about leasing your property to DHA, please call 133 342 or submit an online enquiry.
Speak to our leasing experts
Enquire now and we will assist you with leasing your property or a property you're planning to build or buy to DHA.
*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.
1. DHA can vary the lease term at our discretion by exercising each extension right once. Investors should consider their long term plans and potential changes in circumstances when assessing a DHA long term lease.
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.