Paolo Petrini

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.

Sinner Monte Carlo: the reasons (in addition to taxes) why Jannik lives here

Reducing this choice to a mere economic calculation is superficial. Monte Carlo has been the logistical heart of world tennis for years, with state-of-the-art courts, an ideal microclimate for training 10 months a year and an international community of champions. Sinner has built his operations center here

Real estate in Monaco : record sales at the end of 2025

The residential real estate market in Monaco jumped by +51.7 % in volume in the second quarter of 2025, totalling 295 sales (new and old) compared to 181 a year earlier! An absolute record for the decade.

Monaco real estate law: sector reform 2025

Filed on September 24, 2025, draft law no. 271 modernises the legal framework for real estate in Monaco, strengthens transparency and professionalises the stakeholders in the sector.

EES Monaco 2025 : towards 100 % digital frontiers

From 12 October 2025, every entry or exit from the Schengen area will be digitally registered via the new EES (Entry/Exit System).

Will Dubai lose its status as a tax haven?

In 2025, Dubai's tax model will change: a federal tax of 9% already applies to profits above AED 375,000, a minimum rate of 15% will come into force for multinationals in accordance with OECD rules

Mareterra Monaco, the most expensive district in the world

The most expensive district in the world is located in Monaco: Mareterra. Inaugurated at the end of 2024, this new ultra-luxurious area of 6 hectares recovered from the sea has unparalleled real estate prices

Monaco rental market 2025

After eight months of particularly strong activity, Monaco’s rental market is showing unprecedented momentum. Our analysis is based directly on transactions carried out by our agency, providing a concrete and up‑to‑date view of how the sector is evolving.

Monaco Yacht Show 2024: All You Need to Know About the Event

The Monaco Yacht Show 2024 celebrates its 33rd edition, further cementing its position as a leader among luxury yacht shows worldwide. Since its creation in 1991, this prestigious show has continued to grow in size and importance, attracting visitors and exhibitors from around the globe. This event is much more than just a yacht exhibition; it is a platform where market trends are defined, where innovative technologies are revealed, and where the leading names in the industry, gathered around the prestigious Yacht Club of Monaco, discuss the future of yachting.