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What is an office make good?

A make good clause in a commercial lease sets out what you have to do to the premises before you hand back the keys. Depending on how the clause is written, that can mean anything from a quick repaint through to stripping the office back to an empty shell, the condition it was in before you moved in.

For most tenants the make good clause turns out to be the most expensive line item in the whole lease, and the one they hear about last. Getting quotes early, and understanding what your specific lease actually requires, is the difference between a controlled cost and a surprise bill at handover.

Guides and resources

Dilapidation Report: What It Is, What It Costs, and Why It Matters for Your Make Good

A dilapidation report records a property's condition at a point in time. Here is what one costs in Australia in 2026, what it covers, and why it matters when you negotiate a commercial make good.

Make Good Clause Explained: What Commercial Tenants Are Actually Liable For

A make good clause sets out what a tenant must do before handing back a commercial premises. Here is what it usually covers, the fair wear and tear distinction, and why it is often the most expensive clause in the lease.

Office Make Good: A Practical Overview for Tenants

Office make good covers everything from a repaint to a full strip out back to base building. Here is what the process actually involves and how to plan it.

Office Defit: What It Involves and What to Expect

An office defit removes a tenant's fit-out and reinstates the space, typically at lease end. Here is what the process actually covers, step by step.

Office Strip Out: Step-by-Step Process, Timeline and Cost

An office strip out removes your fit-out back to a bare shell. Here is the real process, what drives the price, and typical cost per square metre.

Commercial Defit: Category, Scope and Cost Differences

Commercial defit covers offices, retail and industrial tenancies alike, but the scope and cost differ by property type. Here is how to tell them apart.

Commercial Strip Out Costs and Scope by Property Type

Commercial strip out costs vary by property type: office, retail and industrial spaces price differently per square metre. Here is a real cost comparison.

End of Lease Make Good: A Timeline for Commercial Tenants

End of lease make good works best when you start planning 6 to 12 months out. Here is a realistic timeline from lease review to bank guarantee release.

Who Pays for Make Good: Landlord vs Tenant Liability

Make good liability sits with the tenant by default, but the lease wording, not a general rule, decides exactly what and how much. Here is how to work out who pays.

Negotiating a Make Good Clause: Levers That Actually Work

A make good clause is negotiable before you sign. Here are the levers commercial leasing lawyers actually recommend tenants use.

Make Good Checklist: What Usually Needs to Be Removed or Reinstated

A practical checklist of what a commercial make good typically covers, from partitions to paint, so you can scope your job before getting quotes.

How to Choose a Make Good Contractor

Choosing a make good contractor comes down to licensing, fixed pricing and waste compliance. Here is what to check before you sign.

Cash Settlement vs Make Good: When You Can Pay Instead of Doing the Work

Some tenants would rather pay the landlord a settlement than carry out make good works. Here is when that is actually possible.

Asbestos and Make Good: What Older Commercial Buildings Need to Know

Older Australian commercial buildings can contain asbestos in ceiling tiles and wall sheeting. Here is what that means for your make good, legally and practically.

Make Good Dispute Resolution: What Happens When Landlord and Tenant Disagree

Make good disputes are common in Australian commercial leasing. Here is how they typically get resolved, from mediation through to tribunal.

Cat A vs Cat B Fit-Out: What the Difference Means for Your Make Good

Cat A and Cat B are the two standard levels of Australian office fit-out. Here is what each means and how they decide your make good scope.

Bank Guarantee and Make Good: How Your Security Deposit Is Protected and Released

A bank guarantee secures your make good obligations as well as rent. Here is how the amount is set and how release actually works.

Office Relocation Budget: Make Good Exit Costs Plus New Fit-Out Costs

Relocating means budgeting two fit-out costs at once: the make good you owe on the way out and the fit-out you need on the way in. Here is how to plan for both.

Make good costs by city

Typical make good, defit and fit-out costs vary by city. Choose your city for local benchmarks and providers who cover your area.

Make good and defit cost benchmarks

A cited breakdown of what office make good, defit and strip out work typically costs per square metre by scope, from paint-and-patch through to a full strip out back to base building, plus how new fit-out costs compare across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Every figure links to its source.

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