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Big Brands Are Putting Their Names On Miami Condos
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Branded condo buildings are popping up all over Miami, turning the city into the capital of blue-chip residences.
The Big Build: People — especially those with disposable income — are on the hunt for one-of-a-kind experiences… and that’s extending to where they sleep. It’s no longer enough to simply buy a nice condo; the appeal is owning a curated vibe. With brands playing a bigger role in daily life than ever before, they’ve become a shorthand for what customers can expect from an experience… even one that comes with a mortgage payment.
Behind The Branding: Miami is very much for sale, according to The WSJ.
There are over 70 branded condo buildings either completed or in development, making Miami the US city with the highest concentration of branded residences.
Brands with condo projects in Miami include Dolce&Gabbana, Aston Martin, Casa Bella, Porsche, Armani, and Palm Tree Music Festivals.
Each building features amenities tied to the brand’s identity, from the glass elevator that transports cars directly to apartments at the Porsche condos to live DJ sets at the upcoming Palm Tree Music Festival building.
Final Walk-Thru: While every other city is slowing its branded-residence development, real estate firm Savills expects the sector to grow 127% by 2032. That’s largely because of Miami’s unique mix of wealthy out-of-state and international buyers looking for a shorthand for where to park their money — and, conceivably, their Aston Martin. Many of the city’s highest-profile buildings are already seeing strong demand, with some clearing 90% occupancy before construction is even complete.
That demand is also pushing property values higher, as branded residences typically command a 30% premium over non-branded condos — not unlike the higher price consumers pay for a name brand versus a store brand. If branding makes a difference in toilet paper, it makes sense that it would matter for a home, too.
Next Lease: Time will tell whether these branded condos can continue delivering on their promise, but the ones that succeed could create a launchpad for live events that reaches even more customers.
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Today’s email was written by David Vendrell.
Edited by Nick Comney. Polled and Copy-edited by Kait Cunniff.
Published by Darline Salazar.