Centaline Investment has acquired Regal Oriental Hotel in Kowloon, Hong Kong, marking a major expansion of its CampusOne Communities student housing platform. With over HKD 2 billion committed to the project, Centaline Investment targets 6,000 student housing beds in Hong Kong within two to three years, driven by rising non-local student demand and improving real estate fundamentals.
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Centaline Investment Expands CampusOne Communities with New Bonham Residence Conversion
Centaline Investment has acquired Bonham Residence in Mid-Levels West, Hong Kong, to be converted into student housing under the CampusOne Communities brand. The project will deliver around 200 beds with modern communal spaces, extending the success of One Pace 117, which reached full occupancy in two months. This expansion strengthens Hong Kong’s role as an international education hub and offers investors access to Asia’s growing student housing market.
Centaline Investment’s Josephine Kong discussed the potential of PBSA with Bloomberg Businessweek
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.
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
Centaline Investment launched a new student housing operating platform, CampusOne Communities, CampusOne Communities aims to provide high-quality and safe accommodation and living experiences for students studying at Hong Kong’s higher education institutions, while also assisting property owners in transforming suitable properties into student housing to seize new market opportunities and achieve stable returns.
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.