Generative AI Technology to Revolutionise Australian Office Search

Wednesday, 19th March 2025 | Press

Sydney, Australia, 19 March: Rubberdesk, the leading online marketplace for flexible office space in Australia, has launched an AI-powered tool using new proprietary technology that streamlines the search process—delivering Australian businesses a curated shortlist of office options in just 20 seconds.

This latest innovation in Proptech puts Generative AI at the core of office searching, enabling local businesses to define their requirements and receive a tailored list of best-matched spaces. The AI-powered shortlist includes live availability, transparent pricing, and key office details—eliminating the guesswork and inefficiencies traditionally associated with office hunting in Australia's competitive commercial property market.

Users can select from dropdown menus or provide detailed, freeform input about their specific requirements. The AI then intelligently analyses this information to refine and tailor the available options, ensuring a highly personalised experience tailored to Australian business needs.

From Fragmented Market to AI-Powered Transparency

This streamlined approach represents a significant improvement over the traditionally lengthy and cumbersome office search process in Australia, which often involves weeks or even months of manual research, back-and-forth negotiations, and site visits across our major CBDs and business hubs.

Historically, Australian businesses relied on brokers to navigate an opaque and fragmented office market. Now, with AI-driven search capabilities, Rubberdesk takes office hunting to the next level, drastically cutting time spent reviewing unsuitable spaces. After generating the AI shortlist, businesses consult with a Rubberdesk office expert who understands the nuances of the Australian commercial property landscape to refine their options and find the perfect workspace.

"AI-Powered Search, Expert-Led Advice"

David Dale, CTO of Rubberdesk, explains (pictured above): "We built Rubberdesk from the ground up to make it easy for Australian businesses to find the right office space. Once we solved the problem of maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory across Australia's diverse commercial property market, integrating a Large Language Model to service enquiries was an obvious step. The success has been in how smoothly it's become part of the search process and resulted in more engaged customers."

Jim Groves, Co-Founder of Rubberdesk, adds: "Finding the right office isn't just about speed—it's about fit. Our AI-powered platform streamlines the search, but it's our local industry expertise that ensures Australian businesses land the perfect space that meets their unique requirements."

Why It Matters for Australian Businesses:

• Saves valuable time – instantly narrowing down potential offices in Australia's competitive market
• Removes uncertainty – providing transparent pricing and availability in Australian dollars
• Combines AI efficiency with local expertise – ensuring businesses make the right choice for their specific needs

Where Is It Available?

Rubberdesk's AI-powered search is now live in Australia, as well as Ireland and the UK, with further global expansion planned later this year.

About Rubberdesk

Rubberdesk makes it easy for Australian businesses to find the right office space. Our site features thousands of offices from every operator with real-time pricing and availability, as well as instant curated shortlists to save you time and money. Our team of local office experts will also take the time to understand your requirements, arrange tours, and negotiate the best terms to ensure you find exactly what you're looking for – all with no obligations. As of 2025, the platform encompassed over 3,000 offices in Australia, totalling approximately 156 thousand square metres of space with a capacity for 27,009 people.