Moving House in Sydney — Your Complete Cleaning Guide

4 Weeks Before Moving

• Notify your landlord/agent in writing of your move-out date (check your lease for required notice period — usually 14 or 21 days).
• Lodge a change of address with Australia Post.
• Notify utilities (electricity, gas, internet, water) of your move date.
• Start decluttering — donate, sell or discard items you won't take.
• Book professional end of lease cleaning — Crazy Cleaning books out fast, especially on weekends.
• Book a removalist or van hire for your move date.

2 Weeks Before Moving

• Confirm your cleaning booking and removalist/van.
• Pack non-essential items — label boxes clearly by room.
• Take photos of the current state of the property for your records.
• Check your ingoing condition report — note any damage present at move-in to avoid disputes.
• Arrange keys handover with your agent.
• Update your address with banks, Medicare, Centrelink, ATO, and any subscriptions.

Moving Day

• Move all furniture and boxes out completely before cleaners arrive.
• Ensure utilities (water, electricity) remain connected for the clean.
• Cleaners need full access — leave keys or be present.
• Do a final walk-through after cleaning to check everything is complete.
• Take time-stamped photos of every room after cleaning.
• Return all keys, garage remotes and access cards to the agent.

Move-In Day at Your New Home

• Book a move-in clean before your furniture arrives — it's much easier to clean an empty property.
• Check the new property against its condition report — note any existing damage in writing within 7 days.
• Set up utilities at your new address.
• Test smoke alarms and check all locks and keys work.
• Change any combination codes (garage, letterbox).

After Moving — Getting Your Bond Back

• Attend the final inspection with your agent if possible.
• Keep your cleaning receipt — the agent will request proof of professional cleaning.
• If there are cleaning disputes, request re-clean under your bond back guarantee before claims are made.
• If bond deductions are unfair, contact NSW Fair Trading for free mediation.
• Bond refunds are processed through the NSW Rental Bond Board — apply online once agreed.

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Related Resources

• End of Lease Cleaning Checklist – Inner West Sydney
• How to Get Your Full Bond Back in NSW
• Full End of Lease Cleaning Checklist (all rooms)
• End of Lease Cleaning Prices Sydney