FIRPTA and foreign ownership: The practical checklist for international sellers and buyers in South Florida

A practical, buyer-oriented guide to FIRPTA for international buyers and sellers navigating South Florida luxury real estate, from withholding rules and residence exceptions to closing documents, timing, and resale planning.

Viceroy Brickell vs. Cipriani Residences Brickell: Which attracts true end-users versus investors?

In Brickell’s upper tier, both Viceroy Brickell and Cipriani Residences Brickell speak to branded living, yet they appeal to distinctly different buyer psychologies. Viceroy offers a hospitality-led, turnkey model with enough rental familiarity to interest some investors, while Cipriani centers on private residential culture, scarcity, and long-hold ownership. For most buyers asking where true end-users concentrate, Cipriani is the clearer answer, while Viceroy remains the more investor-compatible of the pair.

Private elevator keys and security protocols: What to ask before buying in an ultra-luxury building

A private elevator can elevate privacy, arrival, and resale appeal in an ultra-luxury residence, but only when its access rights, override rules, backup systems, and cost allocations are precisely documented before closing.

New-to-Florida tax questions HNWIs ask in 2026: The practical answers your advisor should confirm

A discreet, practical guide to the tax questions high-net-worth buyers ask after relocating to Florida in 2026, with a focus on domicile, audits, filings, homestead strategy, remote work, trusts, and multi-state exposure.

Lock-and-leave luxury in Miami: The due diligence checklist for second-home buyers

A Miami second home should feel effortless, but true lock-and-leave ownership is built on rigorous diligence. This guide outlines the financial, legal, insurance, operational, and building-level reviews sophisticated buyers should complete before closing.

Residency and privacy: How building guest policies impact high-profile owners

For high-profile owners in South Florida, privacy is often shaped less by architecture than by a building’s guest policy. Registration rules, occupancy limits, staff access protocols, and enforcement records can determine how discreetly a residence actually functions. This MILLION Luxury editorial examines why guest policies deserve the same scrutiny as floor plans, views, and service standards.