Ultra-Luxury Miami Penthouses in New Developments: A Discerning Buyer's Guide

Miami's new generation of ultra-luxury penthouses is reshaping the skyline from Downtown and Brickell to Miami Beach, Coconut Grove and Edgewater. For a global cohort of discerning buyers, these sky estates offer collectible architecture, branded services and rare waterfront or bayfront views. This guide from MILLION Luxury profiles flagship developments such as Waldorf Astoria Miami, St. Regis Residences Brickell, 1428 Brickell, Baccarat Residences Brickell, Aston Martin Residences, Five Park Miami Beach, The Perigon Miami Beach, Rosewood Residences Miami Beach at The Raleigh, Vita at Grove Isle and Villa Miami, and outlines the key criteria that should underpin an informed penthouse acquisition.

The Rent vs Buy Debate For Miami Luxury Condos

With five-figure monthly rents now common in prime Miami luxury condos, affluent residents are re-evaluating whether it still makes sense to lease or if those payments should be redirected into ownership. This editorial unpacks how record-high rents, a buyer-friendly inventory backdrop and new condo reserve laws are reshaping the rent vs buy equation at the very top of the market. It outlines when long-term commitment and equity building justify a purchase, and when flexibility, mobility and capital efficiency make renting the smarter play.