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About Miami Beach

Property for sale in Miami Beach, Florida: beach, design and an international market Miami Beach is Florida's iconic island city, from the Art Deco of South Beach to the exclusive residential islands and the Mid- and North-Beach shoreline. It brings together beach, nightlife, design and one of the most international real-estate markets in the US — driven by the absence of state income tax and strong Latin American and European demand. Those looking for property in Miami Beach will find everything from oceanfront apartments and penthouses in branded buildings to waterfront homes on the islands (Venetian, Star, La Gorce), with docks and Biscayne Bay access. Why buy in Miami Beach Beach year-round, no state income tax, and a liquid, global market. Apartments for use and income, and island homes for the ultra-luxury boating segment. A prestige address with constant international demand. Beach, design and lifestyle South Beach, Lincoln Road, the Art Deco district and the shoreline define the lifestyle; Mid-Beach and North Beach offer more residential oceanfront alternatives. Miami Beach's areas South Beach The Art Deco heart — apartments and penthouses near the beach, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. Residential islands (Venetian, Star, Palm, Hibiscus, La Gorce) Waterfront homes with docks and Biscayne Bay access — the ultra-luxury segment. Mid-Beach and North Beach A more residential shoreline, with branded oceanfront buildings and better value. Types of property in Miami Beach Oceanfront apartments — in branded buildings, for use and income. Penthouses — ocean and bay views. Waterfront island homes — with docks, the ultra-luxury segment. Art Deco apartments in South Beach — near the beach and city life. Taxation, costs and due diligence in Florida (Miami-Dade) No state income tax Florida has no state income tax , one of the biggest draws for US and overseas buyers. A primary residence may qualify for the homestead exemption and the "Save Our Homes" cap on annual assessed-value increases (for residents). Property tax and purchase costs Property tax runs about 1% to 2% of value per year (no homestead cap for non-residents/second homes). At purchase there is documentary stamp tax and recording fees; title insurance and closing via a title company. Insurance: hurricane, wind and flood Wind/hurricane and flood (FEMA) insurance are significant and rising costs; confirm flood zone, elevation and history. Sea and sea-level exposure should be factored in. Condos: recertification and reserves (post-Surfside) After the Surfside collapse (2021), Florida requires structural milestone inspections and reserve studies for older buildings. Before buying a condo, check recertification, reserves, special assessments and the association's financial health. International buyers Foreigners may buy without restrictions — Miami is one of the most international markets in the US. On resale, FIRPTA withholding applies; structuring and tax advice before closing are recommended. Miami Beach outlook for 2026 Miami Beach enters 2026 as one of the most international and liquid markets in the US, underpinned by the absence of state income tax and global demand. The best opportunities are in oceanfront apartments in branded buildings and waterfront island homes in the ultra-luxury bracket. For those looking for property in Miami Beach — a second home, income or an island house — the city blends beach, lifestyle and a global market. Consult our updated selection of properties in Miami Beach.