South Florida’s Ultra‑Luxury Real Estate Market Soars in November 2025

November 2025 data shows South Florida’s ultra-luxury segment accelerating even as broader U.S. housing cools. The tri-county market is tracking about 426 $10M-plus sales for the year, supported by do...

By Andres Munoz
South Florida’s Ultra‑Luxury Real Estate Market Soars in November 2025
St. Regis Brickell, Brickell Miami penthouse balcony at evening with skyline and bay—signature views for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
St. Regis Brickell, Brickell Miami penthouse balcony at evening with skyline and bay—signature views for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Miami Beach Oceanfront New Developments: A Buyer's Guide

Miami Beach's oceanfront is entering a rare new chapter, with a handful of ultra luxury developments reshaping its shoreline between South Beach and North Beach. This buyer's guide profiles Rosewood Residences at The Raleigh, Shore Club Private Collection, Aman Miami Beach Residences, The Perigon and Ocean Terrace, focusing on architecture, service models and neighborhood character rather than short term pricing. It is designed for global buyers evaluating where a primary or seasonal home on the sand best aligns with their lifestyle and long range plans.

Miami skyline in daylight under blue skies over Biscayne Bay—Downtown Miami, Florida; prime market for luxury and ultra luxury condos with preconstruction and resale opportunities.
Miami skyline in daylight under blue skies over Biscayne Bay—Downtown Miami, Florida; prime market for luxury and ultra luxury condos with preconstruction and resale opportunities.

Pre-Construction vs Newly Delivered Luxury Condos in Miami

Miami’s luxury skyline now offers buyers a deliberate choice between visionary pre-construction towers and newly delivered icons that are move in ready. This editorial contrasts the two paths, showing how branded residences and amenities across Brickell, Downtown, Sunny-isles, Miami-beach, Edgewater and Surfside shape the experience. It explains where pre construction can offer customization and early access, when a completed residence provides certainty and immediacy, and how discerning clients can align each option with lifestyle plans and portfolio strategy.

Miami Beach coastal sunset aerial—golden light over barrier island and city skyline; sought‑after area for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction and resale.
Miami Beach coastal sunset aerial—golden light over barrier island and city skyline; sought‑after area for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction and resale.

Miami Pre-Construction Deposit Schedule Explained for Branded Waterfront Condos

Buying into a branded ultra luxury waterfront condominium in Miami follows a very different rhythm from a conventional resale closing. Instead of a single down payment, buyers commit capital through staged deposits that track construction milestones and often total thirty to fifty percent of the price before delivery. This editorial explains how Miami pre construction deposit schedules work, what to expect from top tower examples, and how legal protections and liquidity planning keep the process both elegant and secure.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Brickell Key Miami residence exterior—bayfront setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Brickell Key Miami residence exterior—bayfront setting for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Miami New Construction Contract Guide for Luxury Buyers

Miami’s most coveted new towers are sold off plans, years before delivery, on contracts drafted to favour the developer. This guide unpacks the journey from reservation to closing, explains milestone deposits, outside dates, force‑majeure protections and developer fees, and highlights the clauses that matter most in projects such as St. Regis® Residences Brickell, Bentley Residences Sunny Isles and Waldorf Astoria Residences Downtown Miami, so you can pair resort‑grade living with institutional‑grade due diligence.

St. Regis Brickell, Brickell Miami modern skyscraper at sunset above Biscayne Bay—landmark tower of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
St. Regis Brickell, Brickell Miami modern skyscraper at sunset above Biscayne Bay—landmark tower of luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

The Power Brokers Behind Miami's Branded Waterfront Towers

Miami's new generation of branded waterfront towers is not an accident of timing or sunshine. From Baccarat and St. Regis in Brickell to Waldorf Astoria and Bentley in Downtown and Sunny Isles, a small circle of development-focused brokers quietly shapes what gets built, how it is priced and who is invited in first. This article explores how those power brokers advise on design and amenity programs, orchestrate early allocations and off-market trades, and curate full lifestyles for global buyers seeking rarefied sky homes along South Florida's coastline.

Rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler in West Palm Beach, capturing luxury preconstruction condo amenities and stunning coastal scenery.
Rooftop pool view at Forte on Flagler in West Palm Beach, capturing luxury preconstruction condo amenities and stunning coastal scenery.

Top Palm Beach Agents For Ultra-Luxury New Construction

Palm Beach and West Palm Beach sit at the epicenter of South Florida's most coveted new residences, yet truly new ultra luxury product is surprisingly scarce. This editorial spotlights the boutique group of agents who dominate that niche, from spec estate specialists to advisors leading sales at waterfront towers like South Flagler House. For buyers seeking a brand new mansion or sky home, these brokers provide early access, strategic guidance and the discretion required at eight figure price points. They also frame how Palm Beach's heritage and strict codes shape every new build.

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