Monaco Real Estate Guides

You’re wondering what role a notary plays in a property purchase or sale in Monaco, and how much it will cost. The answer is straightforward: a notary’s involvement is mandatory for every real estate transaction, with services provided by a deliberately limited number of notary offices, currently three. This guide provides a figure that is often missing elsewhere: notary and registration fees generally amount to 6% to 7% of the purchase price, with specific regimes applying to property dealers and SCI structures. You’ll also find the documents to prepare before your appointment, as well as the situations in which a notary’s involvement goes beyond a straightforward sale, including inheritance, gifts and mortgage registration. For a complete breakdown of purchasing costs, our dedicated guide details each individual expense.

You’re selling a property in Monaco and want to know what you will actually pay. The key point: private individuals are not subject to capital gains tax in Monaco, unlike in most other countries. This guide breaks down the actual costs of the transaction: registration duties and notary fees, which together generally amount to 6% to 7% of the purchase price and are usually paid by the buyer, as well as agency fees if you use an intermediary. You’ll also find information relevant to your specific situation if you are a French tax resident or if your property is held through a company — two circumstances that can significantly affect the tax treatment despite the absence of local capital gains tax. For a detailed explanation of the notary’s role in the transaction, our dedicated guide covers every step.

You are considering selling your property in Monaco off-market, without a public listing and exclusively to a select group of qualified buyers. This guide explains why some property owners choose this approach: confidentiality, privacy protection, and complete control over how the property is presented. You will find the criteria that help determine whether to choose an off-market sale or the public market, the practical steps involved in a discreet sale, and the mistakes that can reduce the chances of success, such as setting an unrealistic price or relying on a network that is too limited. You will also find confirmation that the legal framework remains the same as for a traditional sale: only the marketing strategy changes, not the notarial process. For buyers looking to access off-market properties, our dedicated guide explains the process from the other side.

You want to know the true value of your property in Monaco, beyond an automated online valuation. This guide explains what really matters: the exact location, the quality of the building, the view, the floor, and above all, comparable transactions that only in-depth local knowledge can track, including off-market sales. You’ll find the complete process, from the initial contact through to the delivery of the valuation, with a response time of 48 business hours. You’ll also discover the different purposes of a property valuation: selling, renting, transferring assets, or simply understanding the value of your property, each with its own considerations. To explore prices by neighbourhood in greater detail, our dedicated guide provides an in-depth overview of each area of the Principality.