Getting your bond back in full basically comes down to one thing, how thoroughly the place gets cleaned before handover, and Sydney real estate agents can be surprisingly particular about it. Here’s a room-by-room checklist covering what actually gets inspected.
Kitchen
- Oven cleaned inside and out, including racks, trays and the glass door
- Rangehood filter degreased and exterior wiped down
- Cupboards wiped out inside and outside, including handles
- Splashback and benchtops degreased, with any built-up grime removed
- Sink and taps descaled and polished
Bathroom
- Grout scrubbed and mould treated, particularly in the shower recess
- Shower screen descaled, including tracks and hinges
- Toilet cleaned inside, outside and around the base and hinges
- Exhaust fan dust removed
- Mirrors and glass polished streak-free
Living Areas and Bedrooms
- Skirting boards, light switches and door frames wiped down
- Windows and tracks cleaned, including flyscreens where fitted
- Carpets vacuumed or steam cleaned depending on lease requirements
- Built-in wardrobes wiped out inside, including tracks and shelves
- Air conditioning filters cleaned if the unit belongs to the property
Outdoor Areas
Balconies, courtyards and garages are often part of the condition report too, so cobwebs, leaf litter and any tenant-added marks on walls or floors should be cleared before the final inspection. If the lease specifies garden maintenance, mowing and tidying the yard is worth arranging alongside the internal clean.
Book an End of Lease Clean in Sydney
A thorough professional end of lease clean is often cheaper than a bond deduction, and it takes the stress out of moving day. Contact Auzitrade Services to book a clean that matches your agent’s standard condition report.