Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme newshttp://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/news.aspLantern CMSMon, 28 Jun 2010 10:26:21 GMTMon, 28 Jun 2010 10:26:21 GMTThe Subsidised Loan Limits in each of the three subsidy tiers have been amended for 2010-11 and will be used to calculate subsidies that commence from July 2010. The limits are reviewed each year to ensure DHOAS continues to provide subsidies that are relevant to today's housing market. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=23690F02-84C8-434F-92DF-A4BBCDD32B6DMon, 28 Jun 2010 10:26:21 GMTEx-service personnel (and Standby Reserves) who have any outstanding entitlement to the old Defence HomeOwner Scheme (DHOS) are advised to submit an application for a DHOS Entitlement Certificate before the Scheme closes on 30 June 2010. Important: This notice refers to DHOS. DHOAS is NOT closing. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=2025BC06-0AA8-4B53-9B82-A6249922A48CTue, 4 May 2010 15:47:56 GMTA review will soon be conducted into the service of Reserve members who have received DHOAS subsidy payments during the 2009-10 financial year. This is to determine if you have completed the Scheme's effective service requirements, which can affect your DHOAS entitlement. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=6260D0BE-DE77-4A28-B6EE-A964FED235E2#anchor634Wed, 12 May 2010 16:08:58 GMTDefence has released a Signal announcing that from 4 January 2010 DHOAS applicants must submit service records with their DHOAS application. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=B01BF21F-8067-4E6B-9CD1-D8D38BEE2244Wed, 12 May 2010 16:09:27 GMTEconomical home and contents insurance is now available to DHOAS-eligible members, following amendments to the Defence Service Homes Act 1918. You can access the Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme (DSHIS) as an additional benefit, if you choose. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=B9B634CB-F84C-47B5-8FF7-E621F970F37EWed, 12 May 2010 16:07:52 GMTAmendments to the DHOAS Act take effect from today, 22 July 2009. They include changes to the rejoining member provisions, lump sum payment conditions and multi-party loan arrangements. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=F83F2494-50CF-4A2B-A124-3E134BB3D240#anchor782Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:05:37 GMTAmendments to the DHOAS Act have received royal assent, and will take affect 28 days from 25 June 2009. The amendments address some unintended outcomes of the DHOAS, around breaks in service of members who rejoined the ADF before 1 July 2008; multi-loan arrangements and lump sum conditions. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=B01BF21F-8067-4E6B-9CD1-D8D38BEE2244Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:05:29 GMTThe anticipated 2009-2010 Subsidised Loan Limits have been released, subject to the making of a determination under Section 52 of the DHOAS Act 2008. These limits will apply to new DHOAS subsidy payments which are first paid after 1 July 2009. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=C2BF2BC4-A408-4B8D-A5E8-543A025A519CMon, 23 Nov 2009 12:05:19 GMTSubsidised loan limits in the three DHOAS subsidy tiers will be reviewed for 2009-10. This may result in a change in the amount of the loan limits and maximum subsidy values, potentially a decrease, from 1 July 2009. The revised limits will be published as soon as they are available. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=8465B8BB-FC28-45E4-A56B-482C021063F5Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:05:12 GMTOn 29 August 2008 Defence released a Signal advising Reservists they had to complete effective service within 2008/09 to retain eligibility for DHOAS. DVA has sent letters to Reserve members who are DHOAS clients to advise them their service will be audited as at 30 June 2009. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=6260D0BE-DE77-4A28-B6EE-A964FED235E2#anchor634Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:05:02 GMTThe Defence Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 1) 2009, introduced into Parliament on 18 March, proposes amendments to the DHOAS Act 2009, to correct a number of unintended outcomes and improve the administration of the DHOAS. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=B01BF21F-8067-4E6B-9CD1-D8D38BEE2244Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:04:54 GMTThe median interest rate used to calculate DHOAS subsidy values has decreased from 8.95% to 8.54%. This will reduce the subsidy amount paid into members' DHOAS home loans in November, and will reduce maximum monthly subsidy values. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/news.asp?n=1012Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:06:15 GMTMembers who owned their home - or had a contract to buy, build or renovate a home - on 1 July 2008, and who receive a posting before 31 December 2008 which will take effect before 30 June 2009, may be eligible for DHOAS (even though they can't meet the 12 month occupancy requirement). http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=B01BF21F-8067-4E6B-9CD1-D8D38BEE2244Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:04:45 GMTReserve members are no longer required to first complete 20 days of Reserve service within 2008-09 before they can access DHOAS assistance. To be eligible, they must have completed their eight year qualifying period, completed effective service in 2007-08 and have accrued a service credit. http://www.dhoas.gov.au/www/default.asp?intSiteID=2&guiValue=6260D0BE-DE77-4A28-B6EE-A964FED235E2#anchor634Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:06:59 GMT