Paolo Petrini

The most expensive apartment in the world: Mareterra (Le Renzo) or Tour Odéon?

The world of luxury real estate never ceases to surprise us with ever more exceptional properties. And today, it is in the heart of the Principality of Monaco that we take you, to discover an unparalleled property: the Penthouse of the Odeon Tower. Considered the most expensive apartment in the world, it offers an extraordinary living experience.

Pope Leo XIV in Monaco

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Monaco on 28 March 2026 is the first papal visit since 1538, i.e. nearly 488 years of absence, and marks a historic event of exceptional proportions. A sufficiently rare event to immediately place Monaco at the centre of international attention.

Some Dutch people are looking at Monaco in 2026 for their taxation

Some wealthy Dutch people are considering Monaco in 2026 in the context of a transition in the taxation of wealth in the Netherlands. The box 3 system remains based on a flat-rate return taxed at 36%, while a reform towards a real income tax is planned for 2028, which reduces tax predictability for certain international assets.

Middle East Instability: Dubai’s Fortunes Look to Monaco

Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led certain wealthy families based in Dubai to consider establishing a residence in Monaco, widely regarded as one of the most stable and secure jurisdictions in Europe for international residents and long-term wealth preservation.

Billionaires' Triangle in Monaco: definition and analysis

The Billionaires' Triangle in Monaco, a concept introduced in 2026 by Eugenia Petrini, refers to the strategic axis linking the Monte‑Carlo Casino, the Metropole and Mareterra, which has become the heart of Monaco's ultra‑prime real‑estate segment.

The real impact of the grey list on the real estate market

The FATF's grey list has not caused a drop in prices or a drop in real estate transactions in Monaco. Its impact is mainly banking and administrative, without calling into question the fundamentals of the market.

Real estate in Monaco in 2026

In 2026, the Monegasque real estate market remains driven by solid economic and demographic fundamentals. The most recent data confirm a rare stability in international premium markets.

The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber is a renowned organisation in the real estate sector in Monaco. Founded in 1945 and recognised by the Princely Government, it brings together the most serious and competent real estate agencies in the Principality. Membership in the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber is a guarantee of quality and excellence in the sale, rental, management and other real estate activities in Monaco.

The rights of same-sex couples in Monaco

Today, the Principality finds itself at a pivotal moment—fragile in its current position and pressured by rapidly evolving European standards. This factual analysis shows a country confronting rising social expectations and an increasingly demanding continental dynamic, even as its family law remains one of the least protective in Europe.

Monaco: a GDP on the rise

Monaco’s GDP has reached a historic level, crossing for the first time the 10.3 billion‑euro threshold, according to the official dispatch published by the IMSEE on 10 November 2025.

Air rights in Monaco: understanding the right to raise buildings

In Monaco, the scarcity of land has given rise to a unique concept in the European property landscape: air rights.

Monaco versus the world: what can you buy with €1 million?

With €1 million, an investor can buy between 70 and 140 m² in most major world capitals… except in Monaco, where that amount is enough for just 20 m². Petrini Real Estate Monaco unpacks this fascinating paradox.