DHA Property Investment
Defence Housing Australia
Now you can build wealth and gain the peace of mind to enjoy it.
When you buy a Defence Housing Australia (DHA) property, you also enter in a lease agreement with DHA. This means you have no tenanting obligations, your rental income is backed by the Australian Government and your investment is managed and maintained by property experts throughout the lease term.
It's one of the most secure property investments available in Australia.
About DHA
When you buy a Defence Housing Australia (DHA) property you can be assured you're dealing with a credible and accountable organisation.
DHA's Role
Our main role is to supply housing and related services to members of the Australian Defence Force and their families in support of Defence operational, recruitment and retention goals.
Governance
DHA sits within the Defence portfolio, but is not part of the Department of Defence. DHA is a Commonwealth Government Business Enterprise established to undertake business activities on behalf of the Australian Government.
Overall responsibility for DHA activities is shared by the Minister for Defence and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation. A Board of Directors is responsible for DHA overall performance.
Portfolio management
To meet DHA Defence housing obligations, DHA is very active in the residential property market. DHA manage a sizeable property development, construction and acquisition program. All properties meet stringent Defence requirements in terms of location, size, amenity and inclusions.
Each year, DHA sell a portion of our portfolio to investors under a leaseback arrangement. Revenue generated from this activity is DHA primary source of capital; it funds DHA operations and enables DHA to provide quality housing to Defence families. In turn, investors benefit from DHA property expertise and the security and certainty of DHA lease agreement.
DHA currently manage over 18,000 properties Australia-wide, worth approximately $8 billion. Of these, 65% are managed on behalf of investors.
