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

Student housing is tipped to be a top choice among investors in mainland China's property market as demand continues to outstrip supply for suitable accommodation for university students, according to analysts. Interest in investment in the student housing segment – particularly in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia – has risen, according to property consultancy CBRE.

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

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Student housing is tipped to be a top choice among investors in mainland China's property market as demand continues to outstrip supply for suitable accommodation for university students, according to analysts.

Interest in investment in the student housing segment – particularly in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia – has risen, according to property consultancy CBRE.

"Much of this increase is being driven by mainland China, which has seen a surge in interest this year on the back of steady...

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Student housing is tipped to be a top choice among investors in mainland China's property market as demand continues to outstrip supply for suitable accommodation for university students, according to analysts. Interest in investment in the student housing segment – particularly in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia – has risen, according to property consultancy CBRE. "Much of this increase is being driven by mainland China, which has seen a surge in interest this year on the back of steady...

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