Scan Miami's shoreline and you'll spot lines of sky-high cranes, testament to the city's new reputation - as a destination for ultra-luxury homes.
Over the last two decades Miami has emerged as one of the world's brandedresidence capitals. There are, according to research by Savills, almost 40 such buildings in South Florida, with another dozen or so in the pipeline - more than anywhere else in the Western world.
The concept of branded residences, in which developers team up with brands to offer five-star amenities, was pioneered by leading hotel chains such as Four Seasons and has
