Defence Housing Australia (DHA) Rental Assessments

Independent DHA Rental Review & Secondary Valuations

Defence Housing Australia (DHA) owner-investors are generally subject to an annual rental review undertaken by DHA's appointed valuers.

These assessments are often undertaken on a desktop basis and, in some circumstances, may not fully reflect current rental market conditions, comparable properties or recent rental transactions.

Where an owner-investor disagrees with the rental assessment, DHA provides an opportunity to obtain an independent secondary valuation from a suitably qualified valuer.

Independent Secondary Valuations

Leeson Valuers has extensive experience undertaking DHA secondary rental valuations for owner-investors.

Our valuers undertake detailed market research and consider the most recent and relevant rental evidence available, including comparable properties, location, property characteristics, condition, accommodation and prevailing market conditions.

We provide an independent assessment of the property's market rental to support the owner's position during the secondary valuation process.

Our experience in DHA rental assessments, combined with access to current market evidence and local rental knowledge, has resulted in a high degree of success in achieving rental assessments that more accurately reflect prevailing market conditions.

Why Obtain a Secondary Valuation?

A secondary valuation may be appropriate where:

• You disagree with the DHA annual rental assessment;
• The assessed rent appears inconsistent with comparable properties;
• Recent rental evidence suggests the market has changed;
• The initial assessment does not adequately reflect the property's characteristics; or
• You believe the assessed rental does not represent the property's current market rental.

Leeson Valuers can review your DHA rental assessment and advise whether a secondary valuation may be appropriate.

If you are a DHA owner-investor considering a secondary valuation, contact Leeson Valuers for independent advice and assistance with the process.