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    Which South Florida Buildings Are Best for Lock-and-Leave Second-Home Buyers?

    By Haute Living Real Estate Editorial Team · Published May 25, 2026

    A genuine lock-and-leave building manages itself operationally during an owner's months-long absence — not just its common areas.

    Sunny Isles Beach branded towers. Bentley Residences and The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach serve the highest concentration of non-resident owners in South Florida; unit monitoring, arrival protocols, and rapid emergency response are standard expectations.

    Four Seasons Private Residences. The brand's residential philosophy explicitly designs for owners not in residence most of the year — unit monitoring and arrival protocols function whether the owner is present or not.

    Ritz-Carlton Residences (WPB and peers). Anticipatory, proactive service translates directly into the lock-and-leave context, with high seasonal-owner concentration.

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