KidsÕ visa change set to boost school-zone market

The Australian

A new visa system that opens the door to _primary-school students and their guardians to come to Australia is set to boost housing demand by Chinese buyers. Data from REA Group shows visits from China-based property seekers declined sharply early this year, but that is likely to pick up when the simplified student visa framework takes effect on July 1. The change is likely to boost demand for properties close to good schools, Esther Yong, director of ACproperty.com.au.