Josephine Kong, Chief Investment Officer of Centaline Investment, shared insights with Bloomberg Businessweek (Chinese edition) on the rising potential of converting underused office space into purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Hong Kong.
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Addressing Hong Kong’s student housing boom: Kavis Ip shares insights on CNA
Kavis Ip, CEO of Centaline Investment, discussed the surging demand for student housing in Hong Kong on Channel News Asia (CNA). Highlighting the challenges and opportunities, she introduced the company’s innovative project transforming a mid-tier hotel into modern student accommodations, complete with shared facilities and supportive services.
Janet Shih and Josephine Kong discussed student housing investment prospects on Metro Radio
Janet Shih and Josephine Kong from Centaline shared insights on Metro Finance’s “Metroland,” highlighting the growing demand and investment opportunities in Hong Kong’s student housing market.
Josephine Kong shared market reactions to the Government’s pilot scheme on RTHK
Josephine Kong, Chief Investment Director at Centaline Investment, shared on a radio program the market’s response to the government’s upcoming pilot scheme for converting commercial buildings into student hostels. She noted that the policy has received overall positive feedback from the market, helping to boost student hostel supply in Hong Kong, alleviate housing pressure, and provide stable returns for investors.
Kavis Ip shared insights on opportunities in Hong Kong’s student housing market on HOY TV
Kavis IP, CEO of Centaline Investment, discussed the growing opportunities and challenges in Hong Kong’s student housing market on HOY TV. She emphasized Campus One Community’s commitment to creating safe, comfortable student communities by adopting established international management practices.
‘CampusOne Communities’ Launched to Unlock 100 Billion-Dollar Investment Opportunities for Property Owners
2025-05-14 Centaline Group Launches New Student Housing Brand ‘CampusOne Communities’ to Unlock 100 Billion-Dollar Investment Opportunities for Property Owners; First Project ‘One Pace 117’ with Rents Starting from Over HK$6,000 Centaline Investment announced today the establishment of a new student housing operating platform branded, CampusOne Communities, which will be operated by Centaline OpCo Ltd., aContinue reading “‘CampusOne Communities’ Launched to Unlock 100 Billion-Dollar Investment Opportunities for Property Owners”
Acquisition of Champions Club Student Housing in Arkansas
Centaline Investment is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of Champions Club, a premier 232-bed student housing community ideally located within walking distance of the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.
Centaline Investment Confirms First Student Housing Investment in Hong Kong
Centaline Investment has confirmed its first student housing project in Hong Kong with the acquisition of the Popway Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui for HKD 180 million. The company plans to transform the hotel into a student housing project offering approximately 150 beds.
Expanding into Hong Kong’s Student Housing Investment Sector
2024-06-01 Centaline Investment plans to invest in approximately 2,000 student dormitory beds in Hong Kong over the next two to three years. This investment targets the new policy of the Hong Kong government to increase the subsidised UGC-funded quota for non-local students, anticipating a substantial rise in accommodation demand. With the local property market adjustingContinue reading “Expanding into Hong Kong’s Student Housing Investment Sector”
(Press briefings) Centaline enters UK Student Housing Market
Centaline enters UK Student Housing Market (In Chinese Only)