Lease your property to DHA

Each year, DHA rents properties directly from investors to house Defence members and their families. If you own a residential property, and are seeking a secure tenant, why not consider leasing to DHA. We offer a long-term lease, with guaranteed* rental income and a range of property care services.

The benefits of leasing to DHA include:

  • guaranteed* rental income
  • long-term lease up to nine years, with the possibility of extension
  • rent paid in advance, even when the property is vacant
  • periodic property inspections
  • property care including most non-structural repairs
  • market rent review service (periodically reviewed by an independent licensed valuer)
  • one service fee
  • online services portal to view and manage your property
  • monthly statements
  • property professionally cleaned at lease end, returned with all appliances working and grounds tidy.
*Abatement and limits apply. 

Property requirements

The general requirements for leasing properties to DHA are listed below. If you are unsure if your property meets our requirements, please submit an application for review. Please note, to be considered properties must be within close proximity to a Defence base (within 30km or less).

To be considered for a lease your property must meet the following criteria:

  • Close proximity to a Defence base (within 30km)
  • Minimum of three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
  • Lounge
  • Dining/meals
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Bathroom with separate shower and bath
  • Separate toilet
  • Ensuite
  • Double or single lock-up garage
  • Fully enclosed rear yard

Additional features that may be required*:

  • Covered outdoor area (min.15m2)
  • Security screens
  • Climate control
  • Internal storage: linen, broom and pantry cupboards
  • Low-maintenance garden

* These features are desirable and may need to be installed. This will be assessed at the point of application.


To be considered for a lease your property must meet the following criteria:

  • Close proximity to a Defence base (within 30km)
  • Close proximity to transport links and amenities
  • Minimum of two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
  • Lounge
  • Dining/meals
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Bathroom
  • Double or single lock up garage

Additional features that may be required*:

  • Covered outdoor area (min.10m2)
  • Security screens
  • Ensuite
  • Climate control
  • Internal storage: linen, broom and pantry cupboards
  • Low-maintenance gardens

* These features are desirable and may need to be installed. This will be assessed at point of application.


To be considered for a lease your property must meet the following criteria:

  • Close proximity to a Defence base (within 30km)
  • Close proximity to transport links and amenities
  • Minimum of two bedrooms with built-in wardrobes
  • Lounge
  • Meals
  • Kitchen
  • Bathroom
  • Secure car accommodation
  • Secure storage room, cage or cupboard

Additional features that may be required*:

  • Security screens
  • Ensuite
  • Climate control
  • Internal storage: linen, broom and pantry cupboards

*These features are desirable and may need to be installed. This will be assessed at the point of application.

Property locations

We're currently looking for properties in these areas.

  • Canberra - greater region*
  • Queanbeyan - greater region*
  • Glenbrook greater region*
  • Newcastle greater region*
  • Nowra
  • Sydney greater region
  • Richmond greater region*
  • Wagga Wagga
  • Darwin - greater region*
  • Brisbane - greater region*
  • Gold Coast
  • Cairns
  • Ipswich
  • Toowoomba
  • Townsville
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Melbourne - greater region*
  • Wodonga
  • Perth - greater region*
  • Rockingham
  • Lefevre Peninsula
  • Campbelltown - greater region*
  • Vale Park - greater region*
  • Hewett
  • Adelaide Hills

*Greater region equates to the city, with the inclusion of the outer suburbs.
Requirements are subject to change without notice.

Check property eligibility

If you would like to lease your property to DHA, follow these easy steps:

1. Use our postcode finder to check if your property is in an eligible location
2. Complete the application form

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*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.