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Article #120: Disappointment For New 2007 Millionaires In Monaco

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Escapees from the tax system are already Apart from being a tax haven, the
paying nearly US $1,000,000 for studio principality is perhaps best known for
apartments but Monaco property prices the Monaco Grand Prix.
could still rise steeply in the next In addition to the race that takes place
couple of years, and Europe's favourite each May, the world's premier yacht show
tax haven could be out of reach for some is held in September, attracting
millionaires according to a local travel millionaires and billionaires to view
guide. what the yachting world has to offer.
Different recent surveys have all been Monte Carlo real estate specialists
good indicators for Monaco, showing more Tribune properties say that the yacht
people likely to apply for residency and show in September is symptomatic of the
buy property in Monaco. Buyers from the way Monaco has progressed in recent years
UK in particular are expected to rise in in attracting high profile events to the
number. principality.
Commenting on the findings, Monte Carlo 'Apart from the Monaco Grand Prix and the
and Monaco destination guide say 'While yacht show, there is the tennis in April
we would like perhaps to imagine that and this year for the first time a flower
it's the fine cuisine and good weather in show. If it goes the same way as the
Monte Carlo that is attracting the other events it will be a success in its
British to Monaco, we know realistically own right before too long. Having
that it is because residency entitles different events throughout the year
them to a zero rated income tax. benefits the Monaco hotels and the
One survey says that the number of tourist sector generally'.
millionaires in the UK will increase four The European tax haven is the second
fold in the coming years, and the UK has smallest country in the world, but the
become a very important market for Monaco Monaco map was re-drawn twenty years ago
real estate recently - that will boost when land was reclaimed from the sea.
prices as the demand feeds through. Earlier this year bids were invited for
Another survey coming out of the UK an island to be built off Monte Carlo.
predicts that house prices will rise by 'When complete the island will add to the
70 per cent over the same period. Monaco housing stock', say Tribune
Inheritance tax in the UK is quite a big Properties, 'And this might help dampen
issue at the moment as many more people the property prices a little. But we
are above the government threshold due to anticipate that the apartment blocks will
their house price, and in Monaco there is be low rise as Prince Albert is very keen
no inheritance tax, which gives an added to promote Monte Carlo as an
incentive for some to move to a tax environmentally sound place to live. We
haven. People choose to leave their money expect some of the properties will be
to their children, cutting out the reserved for key workers while the rest
government that would take a large will be available for general sale. But
share.' overall we doubt if the new apartments
A CBRE report on world property also will keep up with increased demand, and
noted that Monaco real estate prices property prices in Monte Carlo will stay
match those of London and New York's as high as London and Manhattan'.
Manhattan. It is also possible that when the island
'Apart from the very obvious financial is complete that the Monaco Grand Prix
advantages that can be had by moving to circuit will change. Monaco has long been
Monaco', conclude YourMonaco.com, notorious for a lack of overtaking
'Perhaps the most telling survey for us places, and this might help alleviate the
was the one by Laura McKenzie, a US situation. Included in the plans will be
travel expert. She rates Monaco as the new Monte Carlo hotels.
number one destination for safety. For 'Overall all the key elements are in
people with money preserving and place to see a significant rise in Monaco
optimising what you have in the bank is property prices in the near and medium
important, but so is the ability to walk term', claim Tribune Properties. 'Quite
down the street without fear. Monaco ordinary one bedroom apartments are
provides both the financial and personal changing hands at a touch under a million
security the wealthy seek, and it should Euros at the moment - over a million US
come as no surprise when they decide $'s. Give it two or three years and it's
Monaco is the best place for them and possible that you won't be able to buy
their families to live.' even a studio apartment suitable for
Hotels In Monaco under a million Euros.






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