The Australian real estate market has benefited from waves of international students attending Australian Schools, Colleges and Universities. A high percentage of Asian students often purchase an apartment for their accommodation needs verses entering into shared housing.

Beijing, China -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/06/2014 -- UCHK CEO Scott O. Talbot said: "In 2013, 112,665 students from China PRC enrolled at Australian education institutions, many of these students and their families are also property investors"

In some circumstances, the parents of students have also decided to accompany an international student under the Australian Student Guardian (subclass 580) visa.

There were 379,214 enrollments by full-fee paying international students in Australia on a student visa as at year-to-date (YTD) June 2013.

"In addition to buying an apartment, the economic benefits of 379,214 International Students is manifold, whilst many of these students purchase real estate, additionally their contributions to local economies as consumers is significant " Said Scott O. Talbot

The Higher Education sector was ranked first by volume of enrollments and by volume of commencements at YTD June 2013. The two largest markets for enrollments were China (40.0%) and Malaysia (7.1%). The sector recorded a decline in enrollments of 2.6% however commencements increased by 3.3% on YTD June 2012 figures. Post-graduate research commencements were up by 2.5% over the same period, while other post-graduate commencements grew by 13.7%. Commencements at the under- graduate level of study declined by 2.7%.

The growth in Higher Education commencements in the first half of 2013 follows a nearly 12% growth in ELICOS commencements in the last half of 2012 and almost 15% growth in Higher Education student visas granted to offshore applicants in the first quarter of 20132 (compared to the equivalent period in 2012). This is likely to be the result of Australian Government reforms introduced in response to the Knight Review of Australia student visa system, notably the introduction of streamlined visa processing and new arrangements for post-study work visas.

The largest markets by volume of enrollments were China (26.8%) and the USA (17.4%). Commencements from China increased by 19.4% in YTD June 2012 figures however those from the USA declined by 11.7%.

Australian Education Enrollments Commencements by Sector

2012 - 2013

195,387 - 190,375 - Higher Education
105,664 - 93,180 - VET
55,800 - 64,255 - ELICOS
15,111 - 14,280 - Schools
15,925 - 17,124 - Non-award

Top 5 nationalities contributed 53.7% of Australia's enrollments in all sectors

115,591 - 112,665 - China
41,844 - 34,867 - India
20,613 - 19,911 - Republic of Korea
17,000 - 18,294 - Vietnam
18,596 - 17,802 - Malaysia
174,243 - 175,675 - Other nationalities

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

UCHK Consulting has reported that the Australian property market in 2013 soared ahead of expectations with some cities recording up to a 14.5% increase with foreign investment a contributing factor.

Docklands, VIC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/03/2014 -- UCHK Consulting are Australian property experts who consult to Australian Immigration. Of the recorded capital growth rates UCHK CEO Scott O. Talbot said: "The national affordability factor and immigration trends are as important as the recorded increase in property values and will play an important role in future potential for capital growth"

Understanding or predicting the Australian real estate market is about immigration policies and overseas investors opinion of Australia's economic prosperity. Australia is one of the only nations in the world that can boast a thriving 'Third Economy' based on immigration that dramatically influences property values.

Australia undeniably wins in popularity. Walk down a street in any country in the world and ask a simple question: "Today, we are handing out passports. Which country would you like to live, work and raise your family?" The response is more likely Australia."

Australia is a nation built on immigration. Nearly 50% of Australians are either born overseas or have a parent born abroad. It has become a leading country because many ethnic groups have enriched it culturally, socially and economically. The Australian government wants 200,000 more immigrants per year for population, participation, and productivity growth.

Australia's economic policy and real estate capital growth is joined at the hip with immigration. "Immigration is the single most important factor that secures Australia's 'Third Economy' and a future of sustainable real estate capital growth" said Scott O. Talbot.

The popularity of Australian real estate investments from China and South East Asia has spanned two decades and immigration is expected to continue be the major influence in 2014.

AUSTRALIA'S MEDIAN HOUSE PRICES IN 2013

Sydney rose 14.5% to $655,250
Melbourne rose 8.5% to $563,000
Darwin rose 3.3% to $540,000
Canberra rose 3.5% to $530,000
Perth rose 9.9% to $520,000
Brisbane rose 5.1% to $445,250
Adelaide rose 2.8% to $386,000
Hobart rose 2.2% to $330,000

Capital city aggregate rose 9.8% to $540,000

Source: RP Data

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm