PropertyCollege accommodations unable to keep pace with influx from mainland and beyondThe Hong Kong government has earmarked this commercial site in Kai Tak for the development of student housing, marking the first time authorities have used open‑market land sales to encourage the construction of such accommodations. (Photo by Anne Chan)ANNE CHANFebruary 18, 2026 10:58 JSTHONG KONG -- Hong Kong's government is turning to student housing to help shore up declining land revenue and handle an influx of non-local enrollees, many from mainland China, who struggle to find accommodation in one of the world's most expensive cities.