Fort Lauderdale Pre-Construction
Condos & New Developments

The top luxury pre-construction condos in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County include St. Regis Bahia Mar (two 23-story towers on Fort Lauderdale's iconic marina), Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach (28-story oceanfront tower with 92 units), Ritz-Carlton Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach (dual towers with 83 residences from $2.5M at 551 Bayshore Drive), Andare by Pininfarina (the tallest residential tower in Fort Lauderdale), and Rosewood Residences on Hillsboro Beach's Millionaire's Mile. Each offers a distinct value proposition from marina-front luxury to oceanfront branded living.

Fort Lauderdale is experiencing unprecedented luxury development driven by several factors: its world-class yachting and marina infrastructure (165 miles of waterways), miles of pristine beachfront, proximity to Miami with a more relaxed coastal lifestyle, Florida's zero state income tax, and an influx of wealth from the Northeast and Midwest. The area offers exceptional value compared to Miami and Palm Beach, while an unprecedented wave of branded residences from St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria, Ritz-Carlton, Armani/Casa, and Viceroy is elevating the market to an entirely new tier.

Most Fort Lauderdale pre-construction condos require a total deposit of 20% to 50% of the purchase price, paid in stages over the construction period. A typical deposit schedule includes 10% at contract signing, 10% at groundbreaking, 10% at mid-construction, and 10% at top-off. The initial reservation deposit is usually $50,000 to $100,000, which is applied toward the first contract deposit. All deposits are held in escrow and protected under Florida condominium law.

Fort Lauderdale and Broward County offer an exceptional selection of branded residences including St. Regis (Bahia Mar), Waldorf Astoria (Pompano Beach), Ritz-Carlton (Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale Beach), Armani/Casa (Pompano Beach), Riva yacht brand (Fort Lauderdale), Viceroy (Downtown Fort Lauderdale), and W Hotels (Pompano Beach). This concentration of luxury hotel and lifestyle brands is transforming Broward County into one of the premier branded residence markets in the world.

St. Regis Bahia Mar is a landmark luxury development on Fort Lauderdale's iconic Bahia Mar marina, part of a larger $2 billion redevelopment of the 36-acre site. The project features two exclusive boutique towers rising 23 stories, each housing 80 residences with just four units per floor. Residences include 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom configurations ranging from 2,600 to 3,550 square feet with 10-foot ceilings, expansive terraces, and private elevators. Developed by Related Group, it brings the legendary St. Regis brand and Butler Service to Fort Lauderdale's most prestigious waterfront address.

Fort Lauderdale pre-construction presents compelling investment opportunities. The market benefits from strong fundamentals including population growth, corporate relocations to South Florida, zero state income tax, and a surge in luxury branded developments elevating property values. Fort Lauderdale offers relative value compared to Miami, with waterfront and oceanfront properties at lower per-square-foot pricing. The concentration of branded residences from names like St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria, and Ritz-Carlton is attracting a new class of ultra-high-net-worth buyers and driving significant appreciation across the market.

Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach is a 10-story luxury development located on Millionaire's Mile, one of Broward County's most prestigious coastal addresses. The development occupies an 11.8-acre oceanfront site and will include 92 residences, 6 oceanfront penthouses and 7 Intracoastal penthouses (each with a private rooftop pool), and 11 private boat slips. Amenities include a wellness center with spa, sauna, and treatment rooms, oceanfront dining, pools, and direct private beach access. Groundbreaking was completed in December 2024 with delivery expected in 2026.

Foreign buyers can purchase pre-construction condos in Fort Lauderdale with no special visa or residency requirements. The deposit schedule is the same as for domestic buyers (20-50% during construction). Several South Florida banks offer foreign national mortgage programs with 30-50% down for the closing balance. You will need a US-based attorney for contract review, and we recommend establishing a US bank account for deposit transfers. Manhattan Miami guides international clients from Latin America, Europe, Canada, and beyond through every step of the purchase process.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach is a 13-story dual-tower luxury development at 551 Bayshore Drive on the Intracoastal Waterway. The project features 83 private residences, including two- and three-bedroom homes with dens, plus six exclusive penthouses with private rooftop terraces and plunge pools. Architecture is by Garcia Stromberg with interiors by Dan Fink Studio. Developed by MICL and Admire Capital, the project brings the legendary Ritz-Carlton brand to one of Fort Lauderdale Beach's most coveted addresses. Residences start from $2.5 million. Sales by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

Closing costs on a new construction condo in Fort Lauderdale typically range from 1.5% to 3% of the purchase price for the buyer. These include title insurance, title search fees, recording fees, lender fees (if financing), and prorated property taxes and HOA dues. In new construction deals, the developer typically pays for documentary stamps on the deed and the owner's title insurance policy, saving the buyer significant money. There is no real estate commission owed by the buyer. Manhattan Miami provides a detailed closing cost estimate specific to each project before you commit to a purchase.