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Colliers: A leading global diversified professional services and investment management company, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Colliers specialises in commercial and residential property services, including brokerage, property management, valuation, and advisory. They also offer engineering and investment management services, serving a broad target market of property users, owners, investors, and developers across 65 countries. Renowned for market leadership and innovation, Colliers consistently ranks among the top global real estate brands, focusing on accelerating client success and observing market trends.

Growing numbers of Chinese students have fuelled investor interest in the student housing segment, according to CBRE. Photo: AFP

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China’s student housing, offices top property investments amid pricing slump

Growing numbers of university students coupled with supply gap are feeding investor appetite for dormitory-style housing and premium offices.

26 May 2026 - 5:57PMvideocam

Colliers

China’s student housing, offices top property investments amid pricing slump

Growing numbers of university students coupled with supply gap are feeding investor appetite for dormitory-style housing and premium offices.

Hong Kong home prices rise to 28-month high as buyers shrug off war fears

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Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

Hong Kong safe haven appeal seen rising as Middle East turmoil clouds outlook

A slowdown in Hong Kong office leasing reflects caution among multinationals, yet analysts see upside as investors seek stability.

Hong Kong’s ageing challenge: is Singapore’s Kampung Admiralty model the answer?

With one in three Hongkongers set to be over 65, experts say the city may need to look abroad for ideas on housing its ageing population.

Can HKIC fix Hong Kong’s 15 million square-foot office vacancy problem?

Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery.

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China Resources subsidiary acquires Hong Kong hotel for student housing project

CR Longdation buys Kwai Chung hotel for US$122 million and plans 900-bed facility as non-local student numbers continue to rise.

Investment gold retailers move into vacant Hong Kong high-street shops

‘We see overwhelming demand for investment gold coins and bars,’ retailer San Gold Coins’ Sophia Chen says.

Views of corruption in Philippines worsen as ‘grease money’ dents confidence

A global index on corruption perceptions shows the Philippines posting its lowest ranking since 2012.

Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific

Large institutional capital is flowing back into Asia-Pacific property, with offices, retail and hotels leading early recovery signs.

SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead.

Hong Kong home prices snap 3-year downturn as rents surge to a new high

The property market has turned a corner, buoyed by rate cuts, stock gains and talent schemes, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s latest office landmark nearly full as segment upturn simmers

The Henderson has reached 90 per cent occupancy, as ‘the rental downcycle is nearing its end’, analyst says.

Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Financial services providers are emerging as a new force in the city’s retail property leasing space, analysts say.

Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says.

Schiaparelli picks Hong Kong’s Landmark for first flagship Asian store

The fashion house, which is known for its unique and surreal designs, will open its boutique in Hong Kong January.

Hong Kong’s prime office market poised for better year ahead, analysts say

The supply of new grade A office space in 2026 and 2027 is likely to be less than new prime office space completed in the last two years.

The View | Hong Kong commercial property mired in downturn as stock market booms

An equity boom and other green shoots aren’t enough to lift a sector struggling with a supply glut and a retail market undergoing structural change.

Cash-rich education institutions reshaping Hong Kong’s prime office market

Although education is not likely to surpass traditional players in the office market, it is likely to be more active than other sectors.

Stronger Hong Kong residential property market whets investor appetite: analysts

The worst of times has passed, but ‘we are still cautious’ about a full recovery, JLL’s Norry Lee says.

Is it time for property investors to end their love affair with Japan?

Under new leadership, Japan is likely to delay tightening its monetary policy, which presents both opportunities and challenges, CBRE says.

First developer withdraws from Hong Kong land sharing scheme amid slow economy

Lawmaker Wendy Hong says scheme’s conditions are not attractive as developers can only break even rather than make a profit.

Hong Kong schools turn to property investment as city eyes education hub status

The demand and interest coming from the education segment is bringing some relief to Hong Kong’s struggling commercial real estate sector.

Hong Kong’s office market picks up amid IPO boom, demand from Chinese law firms

Office-leasing activity in August grew for a fifth straight month, with tenants absorbing 313,800 sq ft of net space, according to JLL.

Policy address 2025: Hong Kong adds wartime escape routes to tourism offerings

‘Chinese Cultural Celebrities Rescue’ will allow tourists to retrace steps of academics who fled over border when Japanese invaded.

Relaxed cash-for-residency scheme rules to boost Hong Kong luxury homes: experts

Investment cap remains at HK$10 million for residential property, but transaction price threshold lowered from HK$50 million to HK$30 million.

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