Hong Kong property slump spurs shift of hotels to student housing

Investors seek new sources of income in distressed market

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Hong Kong's slumping property market has prompted investors to seek alternative ways to generate income. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)

PEGGY YE

HONG KONG -- Investors grappling with Hong Kong's glut of commercial real estate and the economic downturn are converting some hotels and offices into student housing, hoping for stable income.

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