Student dorms in Hong Kong are becoming a popular investment vehicle #asia #shorts

Market Trends - Student dorms are the fastest growing real estate investment choice in Hong Kong [1] - Student dorm transactions reached $411 million in the first 9 months of the year, almost double the amount from a year ago [1] - The number of approved student visas more than doubled to over 70,000 in 2024 from 2020 [2] Supply and Demand - Property agency Collier's estimates a shortfall of 120,000 student beds by the 2027 academic year [3] - Strong demand for student dorms exists due to undersupply [2] Investment Perspective - Student housing offers stable cash flow as tenants tend to pay rent upfront for a full year [3] - Student housing is seen as a safe bet against the backdrop of Hong Kong's sluggish office market [3]