# Rubberdesk — Flexible Workspace Marketplace

> Australia, UK and Ireland's flexible workspace marketplace. Find and compare coworking spaces, private offices, hot desks, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms.

## About Rubberdesk
Rubberdesk is a marketplace for flexible workspaces across Australia, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. We connect businesses of all sizes — from freelancers to enterprise teams — with workspace providers offering coworking spaces, serviced offices, and shared workspaces. Listings are free for hosts, and renters can search, compare, and enquire at no cost.

## Key Pages
- [Find a Space](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/location) — Search all available workspaces by location
- [Coworking Spaces](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/coworking) — Browse coworking options
- [Office Space](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/office-space) — Private and serviced offices
- [List Your Space](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/list) — Free listing for workspace providers
- [FAQs](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/faqs) — Frequently asked questions
- [Blog](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/coworking/all) — Guides, news, and workspace tips

## Space Types

### Hot Desks
A hot desk is a flexible, unassigned seat in a shared workspace. Hot desks are ideal for freelancers, remote workers, and small teams who need a professional environment without a long-term commitment. Typical pricing starts from around $30/day or $200/month in Australia.

### Dedicated Desks
A dedicated desk is a reserved workstation in a shared office environment. Unlike hot desks, your desk is permanently assigned to you. Pricing typically starts from $300/month in Australia.

### Private Offices
Private offices are enclosed, lockable office spaces for individuals or teams. Sizes range from 1-person offices to 100+ person suites. They include furniture, internet, and usually access to shared amenities. Pricing varies by location and size.

### Meeting Rooms
Meeting rooms are bookable by the hour or day. They come equipped with AV equipment, whiteboards, and video conferencing facilities. Ideal for client meetings, interviews, and team workshops.

### Virtual Offices
Virtual office plans provide a professional business address, mail handling, and optional phone answering services without a physical desk. They are popular with remote businesses that need a registered office address.

### Event Spaces
Event spaces are available for workshops, product launches, corporate events, and networking functions. They range from intimate boardrooms to large open-plan areas.

## API

Rubberdesk provides a free, public JSON API for searching available workspaces programmatically. This API is designed for AI agents, chatbots, and automated tools.

### Search Spaces Endpoint
`GET /api/ai/spaces`

Search for available workspaces by location, type, capacity, and budget. Returns structured JSON with prices, addresses, features, images, and booking links.

**Parameters:**
- `location` (required) — Location name, e.g. "shoreditch", "sydney cbd", "dublin 2"
- `type` — Space type: `office`, `private-office`, `managed-office`, `lease`, `desk`, `coworking`
- `people` — Minimum capacity (number of people)
- `budget_min` — Minimum monthly price in local currency
- `budget_max` — Maximum monthly price in local currency
- `sort` — Sort by: `price` (default), `capacity`, `newest`
- `limit` — Results per page (max 20, default 10)
- `page` — Page number (default 1)

**Example:**
- [Search offices in Sydney for 5 people](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/api/ai/spaces?location=sydney&type=office&people=5)
- [Search coworking in London under £500/month](https://rubberdesk.co.uk/api/ai/spaces?location=london&type=coworking&budget_max=500)

**Rate Limit:** 60 requests per minute per IP address.

**OpenAPI Specification:** [openapi.yaml](https://www.rubberdesk.com.au/.well-known/openapi.yaml)

## Coverage

### Australia
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Hobart, Darwin, Newcastle, Wollongong, Geelong, Sunshine Coast, Townsville, Cairns, Parramatta, Surry Hills, Bondi Junction, Manly, St Kilda, Collingwood, Fitzroy, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane, West Perth, Subiaco, North Sydney, Chatswood, and more.

### United Kingdom
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow, Liverpool, Sheffield, Nottingham, Cardiff, Belfast, Brighton, Cambridge, Oxford, Reading, Milton Keynes, Shoreditch, Canary Wharf, Soho, Mayfair, King's Cross, and more.

### Ireland
Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Drogheda, and more.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is coworking?
Coworking is a style of working that involves sharing a workspace with other professionals. Coworking spaces provide desks, meeting rooms, and communal areas along with amenities like fast Wi-Fi, printers, kitchens, and networking events.

### How much does coworking cost?
Coworking costs vary by city and space type. In Australia, hot desks typically start from $25-50/day or $200-500/month. Dedicated desks range from $300-800/month. Private offices start from $500/month for a single person. Pricing in our other markets is comparable in local currency.

### What is included in a coworking membership?
Most coworking memberships include desk access, high-speed Wi-Fi, use of communal areas, kitchen facilities, printing, and mail handling. Many spaces also offer meeting room credits, networking events, and access to a community of professionals.

### Can I try a coworking space before committing?
Yes, many spaces listed on Rubberdesk offer free trial days or day passes. Use the enquiry button on any listing to ask about trial options.

### How do I list my space on Rubberdesk?
Listing is free. Visit the "List Your Space" page, create a host account, and add your workspace details, photos, and pricing. Your listing will be reviewed and published within 24-48 hours.

## Contact
- Website: https://www.rubberdesk.com.au
- Email: hello@rubberdesk.com