Florida Portfolio
These are the residential communities I am currently working with in Florida, through Nova Real Estate in the Orlando area.
Florida attracts a specific kind of international buyer: someone for whom the acquisition is not a transaction but a structural decision about how and where to build a life, or a significant part of it. The communities on this page were selected because they offer what that decision requires: quality, location logic, and a clear acquisition thesis.
If any of these matches what you are evaluating, the right next step is a conversation.
Orlando area, Florida - Active advisory scope
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Bella Collina
Montverde, FL, Orlando area
Type
Gated luxury community — custom estate homes by Davila Homes, 24 floor plan options, 3,984 to 7,031 sq.ft, 4 to 7 bedrooms
Community context
Bella Collina spans 1,900 acres of rolling hills and lakes in Montverde, approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Orlando. The community is built around a Sir Nick Faldo-designed golf course and includes a full resort infrastructure: spa, fitness centre, tennis facility, two clubhouse restaurants, and a resort-style pool. Homes are built by Davila Homes with 24 elevation options, delivered with high-end finishes and full personalisation through the Davila Design Centre. Select properties are available fully turnkey, including themed rooms and premium upgrade packages.
Buyer fit
International buyers seeking a high-value residential acquisition in the Orlando area with a complete lifestyle infrastructure already in place. Bella Collina suits buyers for whom privacy, security, and resort-level amenities are non-negotiable, and who want a property that functions as a primary residence, a second home, or a managed investment. Also relevant for buyers evaluating Florida and Portugal simultaneously who want comparable quality benchmarks between the two markets.
Advisory note
Bella Collina has multiple properties currently active in the Nova Real Estate portfolio at different price points and stages. A private conversation can identify which specific homesite or property matches your acquisition context before any visit is scheduled.
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Grove at the Harvest District
Oakland, FL, Winter Garden area
Type
New luxury community by Davila Homes — 14 exclusive homesites, 3 floor plans, 4,025 to 4,618 sq.ft, 5 to 6 bedrooms
Community context
Grove at the Harvest District is a new development by Davila Homes in Oakland, Florida, within the Winter Garden area. With only 14 homesites, the community offers three floor plans — Hearth Stone, Sunburst, and Oakshade — with 5 to 6 bedrooms and areas ranging from 4,025 to 4,618 sq.ft. Buyers personalise their residence at the Davila Design Centre. Residents have access to Briley Farm, a nearby retreat with a pool, pickleball courts, splash pad, and playgrounds. The community is surrounded by century-old oaks, close to the West Orange Trail, Downtown Winter Garden, and Lake Apopka.
Buyer fit
Buyers who value exclusivity as a structural feature, not a marketing claim. With 14 homesites, Grove offers a scale of community that is genuinely rare in the Central Florida market. It suits families seeking a permanent or semi-permanent Florida base in a well-connected but quiet setting, buyers who want to personalise their home rather than accept a finished product, and international buyers for whom the contrast with Lisbon or Cascais matters: a different pace, a different landscape, and a different ownership experience.
Advisory note
Grove at the Harvest District has a limited number of homesites. At this scale, availability changes quickly. A private conversation is the right first step before any site visit.
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Lakeview Village Estates
Winter Garden, FL
Type
New residential community by Davila Homes — golf cart community, 8 floor plans, 1,652 to 3,173 sq.ft, 3 to 4 bedrooms
Community context
Lakeview Village Estates is a new community in Winter Garden, designed around walkability and proximity to Downtown Winter Garden. It operates as a golf cart community, placing residents within easy reach of the farmers market, cafes, the West Orange Trail, and Lake Apopka by golf cart or on foot. Floor plans range from 1,652 to 3,173 sq.ft across 8 options, all with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2-car garages. The development is built by Davila Homes and marketed through Nova Real Estate.
Buyer fit
Buyers who want a Florida base with a strong sense of community and daily life quality without the scale or price point of a gated resort community. Lakeview suits buyers prioritising walkability, neighbourhood connection, and a lifestyle anchored in a charming town rather than a private enclave. Also relevant for buyers considering Florida as a second home with family use in mind, where schools, parks, and local amenities matter as much as the property itself.
Advisory note
Lakeview Village Estates is under active development. Floor plan availability and pricing should be confirmed in a private conversation before any decision is made.
Miami, Florida — Active advisory scope
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Bentley Residences
Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, Florida
Type
Branded ultra-luxury oceanfront condominium tower — 216 residences across 63 stories, 3 and 4-bedroom units from 3,500 to 9,000 sq ft, private sky garage with 3 to 4 car capacity per residence, private heated pool and sauna in every unit
Community context
Bentley Residences is located at 18401 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, between Aventura and Bal Harbour. Developed by Dezer Development in partnership with Bentley Motors and designed by Sieger Suarez Architects, it stands at 749 feet — the tallest residential beachfront tower in the United States. Each residence is accessed via the patented Dezervator vehicular elevator system and delivered with Bentley Home interiors and Gaggenau appliances. Amenities include a private restaurant, mezzanine lounge, spa, fitness terrace, and over 200 feet of direct Atlantic beachfront.
Buyer fit
International buyers seeking a flagship branded acquisition in the Miami market with a clear identity anchor and structural differentiation from conventional luxury towers. Bentley Residences suits buyers approaching Florida primarily as a capital allocation or second home decision, and for whom the in-unit sky garage is a genuine functional requirement. Also relevant for buyers evaluating Miami and Portugal simultaneously who want to understand cost structure and ownership logic across both markets before committing to either.
Advisory note
The Miami branded segment operates under different dynamics from Orlando. Ownership structure, closing costs and financing considerations for international buyers benefit from clarification before any visit is scheduled. A private conversation is the right starting point.
How I select what appears here
My Florida advisory practice operates through Nova Real Estate in the Orlando area and extends to the Miami market for select branded and ultra-luxury developments. The communities on this page are those I consider worth serious attention for international buyers at this moment.
Selection is based on developer track record, community quality and infrastructure, location logic within the relevant market, floor plan suitability for the buyer profiles I work with, and whether the acquisition makes structural sense for buyers coming from outside the US market.
Not every community that Nova Real Estate works with appears here, and not every Miami development I follow is included. What appears here reflects my current active advisory scope: developments I am prepared to walk a buyer through in detail and support from evaluation to closing.
This page is updated as my advisory scope shifts.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing residential property in Florida. The process involves specific documentation requirements and tax considerations that differ from those of US residents. I cover these in detail during a private consultation.
The process typically involves opening a US bank account, obtaining an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), deciding on an ownership structure, engaging a title company, and working through escrow and closing. Each of these steps has implications for non-resident buyers that a US-based buyer does not face. I coordinate this with specialists at Nova Real Estate
Davila Homes is a Florida-based builder with a strong track record in the Orlando area. The communities on this page were developed or marketed by Davila Homes through Nova Real Estate, which is the brokerage I work with in Florida. My advisory scope in Florida is currently focused on this portfolio because it represents the product quality and community profile that aligns with the buyers I typically work with.
Yes. Remote evaluation is a standard part of how international buyers approach the Florida market. A private consultation can cover market context, community profile, floor plan analysis, and acquisition structure before any visit is scheduled. A site visit can then be planned with a clear purpose and a specific shortlist.
For some buyers, yes. Portugal and Florida serve different acquisition logics and different lifestyle contexts. Some buyers I work with evaluate both markets simultaneously because they are genuinely different answers to different questions. A private consultation can help clarify which market, or which combination, fits your specific situation.
No. Price conversations happen in a private consultation, where they can be contextualised alongside the full acquisition cost structure including closing costs, property taxes, HOA fees, and management costs for non-resident owners. A price number without that context is not useful for a serious acquisition decision.
If something here is relevant to what you are evaluating, the starting point is a private conversation. Not to receive a presentation, but to understand whether the acquisition makes sense for your specific situation, objectives, and timeline.