Demand from mainland Chinese students lifts Hong Kong rents, draws investors to flats (opens original article in a new tab)

Mainland Chinese students are driving up Hong Kong rents by paying large upfront fees for housing near universities, leading to record high prices and attracting investors to small flats.

• Mainland Chinese students are paying large upfront rents to secure housing near Hong Kong universities.
• Rental prices in Hong Kong have reached record highs due to this demand.
• Investors are returning to small flats previously targeted at first-time buyers.