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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 works best when you start planning 6 to 12 months out. Here is a realistic timeline from lease review to bank guarantee release.
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.
A make good clause is negotiable before you sign. Here are the levers commercial leasing lawyers actually recommend tenants use.
A practical checklist of what a commercial make good typically covers, from partitions to paint, so you can scope your job before getting quotes.
Choosing a make good contractor comes down to licensing, fixed pricing and waste compliance. Here is what to check before you sign.
Some tenants would rather pay the landlord a settlement than carry out make good works. Here is when that is actually possible.
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 disputes are common in Australian commercial leasing. Here is how they typically get resolved, from mediation through to tribunal.
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.
A bank guarantee secures your make good obligations as well as rent. Here is how the amount is set and how release actually works.
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.