Addressing Hong Kong’s student housing boom: Kavis Ip shares insights on CNA

2025-07-25

Kavis Ip, CEO of Centaline Investment, recently appeared on Channel News Asia (CNA) to discuss the rising demand for student housing in Hong Kong.

Addressing the influx of overseas students, particularly from mainland China, Kavis introduced Centaline Investment’s project to convert a mid-tier hotel into student housing, featuring communal kitchens, laundry facilities, and study areas. She highlighted the compliance challenges associated with property conversions and commended the government’s upcoming pilot scheme designed to streamline the conversion process. Kavis also introduced the company’s new platform designed to assist property owners with feasibility studies, redesigns, and operational management for student housing.

We thank CNA for inviting Kavis Ip to share her valuable insights. The program can be viewed at this link.