New Construction

I help buyers compare new developments across Brickell, Edgewater, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Downtown, Midtown and Miami Beach. Before you reserve a unit, I review the project with you: the developer, the contract terms, the deposit schedule and how the building fits your plans. Browse current projects below, or start with the neighborhood that fits you.

New construction by neighborhood

  • Brickell: high-rise residences in Miami's financial district, close to offices, dining and the bay.
  • Edgewater: bayfront towers between Downtown and Midtown. See also my guide to preconstruction condos in Edgewater.
  • Coconut Grove: boutique residences in a leafy, walkable bayfront village.
  • Coral Gables: boutique condo projects in a city known for Mediterranean architecture and tree-lined streets.
  • Downtown: towers near Bayfront Park, museums and the city's transit lines.
  • Midtown: mixed-use living next to Wynwood and the Design District.
  • Miami Beach: oceanfront and bayfront residences from South Beach to North Beach.

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How buying pre-construction in Miami works

  1. Choose the project and unit. We compare projects, floor plans, views and each developer's track record, then pick the unit that fits your plans.
  2. Reserve the unit. Developers often use a reservation agreement and deposit to hold a unit while the purchase contract is prepared.
  3. Sign the purchase contract and use the review period. Florida law gives condo buyers a period after signing a developer contract to review the condominium documents. Your contract spells out the exact terms, and this is the time to have your attorney go through everything.
  4. Pay deposits during construction. Deposits are paid in stages on the schedule written into your contract.
  5. Follow construction updates. I keep you posted on milestones and any changes the developer announces along the way.
  6. Final walkthrough and closing. Once the building is complete and approved for occupancy, you walk the unit, note anything that needs fixing, and close on the balance with cash or financing.

Deposit schedules and timelines differ by project and are set in each contract. For a look at what is coming up across the city, read Miami new construction in 2026 and my guide to Miami's newest luxury condo developments.

Questions to ask before you reserve a unit

  • What is the developer's track record, and which projects have they finished?
  • What is the deposit schedule, and where are the deposits held?
  • What is the expected completion, and what does the contract say about delays?
  • What is the proposed association budget, and what are the estimated dues once the building is finished? (My guide to Miami luxury condo HOA fees explains what those dues usually cover.)
  • What are the rental and short-term rental rules?
  • Can I assign (resell) the contract before closing, and on what terms?
  • Which finishes and appliances are included in the unit?
  • What closing costs should I expect when the building is completed?

Have a Florida real estate attorney review the contract.

Pre-construction vs resale

Pre-construction lets you choose a new unit early and pay deposits over time, but you buy from plans and wait for the building to be finished. A resale condo is ready now, so you can see the actual unit, view and building and review the association's history before you buy. I break down the tradeoffs in New construction vs resale in Miami: how to choose, and if you're still deciding on the type of home, see homes vs condos in Miami.

Buying new construction from out of state

If you're relocating from New York, New Jersey or the Boston area, much of a pre-construction purchase can be handled from home. I set up virtual tours of sales galleries and model units, documents can usually be signed remotely, and we can plan your move around the building's expected completion. Read my guide to buying in Miami as an out-of-state or international buyer.

New Construction FAQs

New construction usually means a newly built home or condo that is finished or nearly finished, so you can see it before you buy. Pre-construction means buying from the developer before or during construction, based on floor plans, renderings and a sales gallery or model. With pre-construction, you pay deposits over time and close once the building is complete.

Deposits are usually paid in stages, starting when you sign the contract and continuing at set points during construction. The amounts and timing differ by project and are set in each purchase contract. Florida law has rules on how developers must hold buyer deposits, so ask where your deposits will be held and have your attorney review that part of the contract.

It depends on the contract. Developer contracts usually give an expected completion window and explain what happens if the building runs late, including any extensions the developer is allowed. Ask about the delay terms before you sign and have a Florida real estate attorney review them.

You can rent a unit only after the building is complete and you have closed. Reselling before closing, called an assignment, depends on the contract: some developers allow it, some restrict it, and some charge a fee. Rental rules, including short-term rentals, come from the building's condominium documents and local rules, so check both before you reserve.

It depends on your timeline and goals. Pre-construction can make sense if you can wait for completion and want to choose a new unit early. A resale condo makes more sense if you need to move soon or want to see the actual unit, view and association history first. I walk clients through both options before they decide.

You are not required to have one, but it helps. The developer's sales team works for the developer, while your own agent is there to compare projects for you, go over the reservation and contract terms with you and your attorney, and track your deposit schedule. Ask how buyer's agent compensation works for the specific project before you start.

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