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Demand from mainland Chinese students lifts Hong Kong rents, draws investors to flats
Mainland Chinese students are paying upfront rent to secure homes near Hong Kong universities, driving up residential rents to record highs and attracting investors to small flats. The trend is evident during the summer student-leasing season, with one student paying HK$700,000 for a two-bedroom flat.
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