Seek vs Office Hub

Seek vs Office Hub: An Honest Comparison

Choosing the right platform matters. Here's how we stack up — honestly.

"They earn when you sign. We earn when operators subscribe. Different incentive structures."
Side by side

How Seek compares to Office Hub

Seek Office Hub
Coverage 15,000+ spaces globally UK + Australia
Tenant fees None — ever None to tenant (but broker earns 10% of deal)
Broker commission £0 — operators pay flat subscription 10% of annual rent — broker commission on closed deals
Direct-to-operator Yes — every enquiry goes direct No — routed via broker team
Reverse marketplace Broadcast — operators pitch you No — you search, they match
Spaces available 15,000+ globally UK + Australia
Time to shortlist 60-sec quiz → operator proposals within hours 1–3 business days via consultant
Being honest

Where Office Hub has an edge

We're not going to pretend they're not good at some things. They are.

Multi-country reach

Office Hub operates in both the UK and Australia — useful if you need to search both markets simultaneously.

Dedicated consultants

Workspace consultants walk you through the process — hands-on for teams that want someone to manage the search.

Wide format coverage

From hot desks to entire floors, Office Hub covers a broad range of workspace types across both markets.

The Seek difference

Where Seek fits differently

These aren't arguments. They're structural differences you can verify yourself.

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3x the global inventory

Seek lists 15,000+ buildings globally. Office Hub covers the UK and Australia. Different inventory scale.

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No broker commission

Office Hub earns when you sign. Their consultant's incentive, at some level, is a longer or larger deal. Seek charges operators a flat monthly subscription — nothing from your deal.

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Direct to operator

Every enquiry goes straight to the operator. You negotiate with the person who owns the building, not a intermediary who earns a percentage of the result.

What 10% looks like

The real cost of broker commission

Broker fees are typically 10% of the annual rent — sometimes 15%. The figures below show what that actually means on a lease. Seek charges operators a flat monthly subscription. There's nothing equivalent.

£30K / year lease
£3,000
to the broker on a 1-year deal
£50K / year lease
£5,000
to the broker on a 1-year deal
£100K / year lease
£10,000
to the broker on a 1-year deal
£100K / year · 5-year deal
£50K
typical commercial brokerage fee
£200K / year · 5-year deal
£100K
at 10%; higher if tiered
Seek — same leases
£0
operators pay flat subscription, not commission

See what your office should cost

60 seconds. Tell us your team size, location, and move-in date. Operators whose spaces match will pitch you directly — no broker, no commission.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How does Office Hub make money?
Office Hub earns broker commission from operators on closed deals — typically 10% of the first year's rent. That's how their consultants are funded. It's the standard brokerage model.
Is Office Hub free for tenants?
Tenant-facing is presented as free. But Office Hub's revenue comes from commission on signed leases. That 10% has to come from somewhere — usually reflected in the rates operators quote, or in negotiating leverage you lose.
Office Hub covers UK and Australia. Does Seek?
Seek lists 15,000+ buildings globally across multiple countries — not just the UK and Australia. Broader coverage if your search extends beyond those two markets.
What's the actual cost of Office Hub's commission on a lease?
On a £50,000/year lease: £5,000 to the broker. £100,000/year: £10,000. £500,000 over five years: £50,000–£75,000. These are real numbers, and they're paid whether you notice them or not.
If I just want UK space, is Office Hub better than Seek?
For UK-only searches, Seek's operator-direct model typically gets you faster shortlists with no commission in the chain. Office Hub's value is in the consultant relationship — if you want someone to manage the process for you, that's the trade you're making.