Chinese homebuyers set sights on Brisbane

When 52-year-old Wang Meiju from South China's Guangzhou province visited Brisbane in June, she was on a very tight schedule. Her itinerary for the five-day trip was crammed with visits to as many as five property agents.

To be able to view dozens of homes shortlisted by them in advance, she chose to skip the city's most famous tourist attraction: the koala sanctuary.

"My daughter is going to study in Brisbane next year. I am buying a house for her so she could stay there," said Wang.