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.
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.
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.
How to Buy a $5M+ Pre-Construction Condo in Miami
Miami's next generation of branded, ultra-luxury towers has made buying a $5M plus pre-construction condo a sophisticated, multi-year strategy. This guide explains how to choose the right neighborhood and project, navigate deposits and construction timelines, negotiate fees and finishes, and protect your position so your new Miami residence delivers both an exceptional lifestyle and a resilient long term asset.
Best Real Estate Professionals for Branded Residences and New Construction in Miami
An editorial guide to the leading real estate professionals and firms behind Miami’s branded residences and new construction towers, from Compass’s Ivan & Mike and legacy brokerages like The Jills Zeder Group and Cervera Real Estate to global platforms such as Fortune International Group, Douglas Elliman, ONE Sotheby’s and ISG/RelatedISG, with practical insight on how discerning buyers can choose the right advisor for a flagship Miami condominium.
Top 10 Luxury Penthouses in South Florida for Sale in 2026
South Florida’s 2026 penthouse market is defined by a small circle of trophy residences stretching from Miami Beach and Brickell to West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Blending resort-grade services, iconic architecture and expansive private outdoor space, these ten homes-in-the-sky range from record-breaking hotel-branded towers to intimate oceanfront enclaves. Curated by MILLION Luxury for design-conscious collectors, the list highlights both pre-construction opportunities and newly completed residences that pair privacy with panoramic water views, elevating South Florida into the first rank of global penthouse destinations.
