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Free tool · 18 cities · Live inventory data

How much does a desk actually cost in your city?

Get real cost-per-desk benchmarks for your team — hot desk, dedicated, or private office — across 18 global cities. Live data, no broker, no commission layer.

1250
25 people
🔥 Hot desk Flexible
🪑 Dedicated Your desk
🚪 Private office Enclosed suite
🎙️ Meeting rooms Per room/day

Lease / commitment length

Month-to-month
6 months
12 months
24 months
36 months

Your team's cost — London

London
Low end
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Median
Market middle
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High end
Premium spaces
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Monthly team cost
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Annual team cost
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Broker saving/yr*
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Broker fee comparison — no agent, no commission

With a broker (10% of annual rent) —
Direct via Seek £0
3-year savings via Seek —
* 10% standard commission at lease signing — sometimes higher depending on total contract value.

Sample buildings in London — from our inventory

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Why brokers cost more than they say

Commercial brokers quote "10% of annual rent" as if it's a fixed fee. It rarely is. Most brokers negotiate on total contract value — if you're signing a 3-year deal at £60,000/year, they often claim 10% of £180,000 = £18,000 over the term. Sometimes they add renewal fees, finder's fees, and processing charges on top.

Seek's model is simple: the operator quotes their price. You pay that price. No commission, no percentage, no middle layer. The broker fee you see in this calculator is £0 with Seek.

Operators list directly on Seek because they want tenants who arrive informed, pre-qualified, and ready to deal. You're that tenant. Skip the broker.

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Frequently asked questions

How is cost per desk calculated?
Cost per desk is drawn from actual operator listings in Seek's inventory — the monthly price listed for a dedicated desk, hot desk, or private office in each building. We show the low, median, and high end of the market so you can benchmark accurately.
What does the broker fee refer to?
Commercial brokers typically charge 10% of annual rent at lease signing. On a £60,000/year office that equals £6,000 — often higher if the broker charges on total contract value over multiple years. With Seek you deal direct with the operator and pay £0 in broker fees.
Why are some cities marked as estimated?
Seek's live inventory currently covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Liverpool, Singapore, and New York. Other cities (Paris, Tokyo, Mumbai, São Paulo, LA, San Francisco) are estimated from publicly available market data. We'll add live inventory as operators come on board.
What's the difference between a hot desk and a dedicated desk?
A hot desk is a first-come, first-served seat in a shared coworking area — flexible, lower cost. A dedicated desk is your own fixed seat in a shared space — more consistent, moderate cost. A private office is an enclosed suite for your team — highest cost but full privacy and branding.
Does lease length affect cost per desk?
Serviced offices through operators like IWG/Regus, WeWork, and Techspace typically charge the same monthly rate regardless of commitment length — though longer terms may qualify for discounts. Traditional leases (3–10 years) involve fit-out costs, business rates, and agent fees on top of base rent.
Can I embed this calculator on my site?
Yes — use the standalone iframe at /tools/cost-per-desk-calculator/embed. It has no external dependencies and works on any CMS or blog.