TCO vs CO in Miami New Developments: Move-In Timing Explained

Buying into a New-construction or Pre-construction tower in Miami means planning around the moment the city clears your building for move in. This article demystifies the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and the final Certificate of Occupancy (CO) in the context of high end condominiums, explains how each approval affects closings, financing, amenities and day to day living, and offers a practical framework for deciding whether to move in at TCO or wait patiently for the final CO.

Florida Tax Residency Essentials for New Luxury Homeowners - Legal Overview

For affluent buyers relocating from high-tax states, Florida offers a rare combination of lifestyle and structural tax advantages: no state income tax, no estate or inheritance tax, and powerful homestead protections. This legal overview explains how those benefits work in practice for new luxury homeowners, from property tax relief and asset protection to favorable treatment of investment portfolios. It then walks through the concrete steps required to establish Florida domicile and unwind ties to your former state, helping you reduce audit risk and avoid dual taxation.