It has been recently announced that Goldcoast Sotheby's International Realty – SIR affiliate in Australia, will start doing business as Queensland Sotheby's International Realty. The firm will expand to better service the luxury real estate market throughout the state of Queensland.

Queensland SIR is expected to open its newest office in the capital city of Brisbane in March 2016, while planning to further expand its presence to Noosa, Cairns and the Whitsundays & Islands later on in the year.

Queensland is the second largest and third most populous Australian state, located in northeast Australia. Its coast, stretching nearly 7,000kilometres, is well-known for the Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system.

In commenting, Paul Arthur, owner and managing director stated that the timing to expand operations "has never been better". Philip White, president and chief executive officer, SIR Affiliates, LLC, said that Queensland is known for its unique beauty and global appeal and has long been a leading tourist destination, seeing increasing interest from international buyers.

According to Arthur, this market has an "inherent domestic and international appeal". He further stated that the area is renowned for tourism and a wonderful lifestyle offering, with its many homes and apartments along the waterways and the oceanfront.

Malta SIR is glad to learn about the latest expansion of the brand's network and in wishing Queensland SIR the best of luck throughout this business year, looks forward to future collaboration with the Australian offices.