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Monaco Relocation – Made Easy

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

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Changing career and moving house are said to be among some of the most stressful things in life – not just moving house but moving country can add to the stress.

But if the move is to Monaco the good news is that a lot of the preperation can be done for you, with services designed to make the whole transistion process easier than would have been.

And once in Monaco other services are on hand to make life in the new country seamless, and being part of the community quickly.

Need to know where the best local supermarkets are? Need some things translated? Where to park, and once familiar with your favourite produce want to be able to order online?

Want a bank account that you can access online, and be introduced to the top banking officers when you first visit, and have all the information needed prepared in advance?

And how about where to live? Would you not only like to see details of potential property for sale or to rent, but be guided to areas that could best suit your lifestyle – for example within walking distance of good schools – and have someone who can show you the best places for furnishing your new home?

All of these services and more are available in Monaco for those thinking of moving there and looking at Monaco property for sale – and the good news is that some of these services don’t cost anymore than a standard service.

On the shopping for example, for a fee set in advance so both parties know where they stand, a Monaco local will take a new resident to the local supermarket, do any translations and point out local delicacies, help set up an online home delivery account, and show where the nearest parking spaces are.

Plus give hints at when the shops are likely to be busy, and show the local market in Fontvieille. Plus accompany the new resident if required to some of the nearby super and hypermarkets in France – for those with a busy life shopping can be a permanent arrangement.

A bank account in Monaco is required for anyone taking residency there, and the banks will require various documentation. But this can all be organised before visiting the Principality, and it’s even possible to meet an adviser in London or Switzerland to organise an account with one of the Monaco banks to make life and moving just that little bit easier.

And the same is true with property, whether buying or renting.

Floor plans and photographs can be sent to allow a potential buyer to see what is available, and again it’s quite possible to meet a representative from a Monaco property company in the UK and sometimes elsewhere including mainland Europe.

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World Music Awards Monaco – Prince Leads Michael Jackson Tributes

Friday, August 14th, 2009
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Monaco

Just months after the contoversial and untimely passing of Michael Jackson, Prince will present a tribute to the King of Pop this autumn in Monaco. Some fans think that Prince is the least likely candidate to cover the late Michael Jackson’s hits – others feel that Prince can pull off such a feat as few others could.

 

Monaco was long favoured as the location of choice for the World Music Awards where Prince will perform his much talked about tribute to Michael Jackson.

 

With titles like Prince and King of Pop, no location better fits the regal overtones of this extravaganza. Monaco, Monte Carlo in particular, has long been a destination of the rich and famous as well as the world’s royalty.

 

Monaco has an abundance of regular attractions available as well – it hosts the Monaco Grand Prix each May one leg of the Grand Prix race circuit each year and the Monaco Yacht Show in September -Monaco is no stranger to high profile events and elite visitors.

 

The unexpected death of Michael Jackson in June has prompted a flurry of tributes to the former King of Pop. Television documentaries, artist covers and concerts have been forthcoming on a regular basis in the weeks since his passing. Suspicions surrounding Jackson’s addictions and those who helped him obtain his substances of choice have helped fuel these events.

 

Some of these tribute events have been less flattering than others. Some may be considered downright ridiculous, little more than grabs for advertising dollars. Still, the desire of true Michael Jackson fans to fittingly honour the fallen star continues.

 

Legitimate and dignified events, such as the World Music Awards in Monaco, offer such fitting venues. Producers of the upcoming Prince tribute to Michael Jackson have been somewhat tight-lipped as to what songs will be performed. However, it has been revealed that Jackson’s sister, artist Janet Jackson, will accept an award on her brother’s behalf.

 

Both Prince and Michael Jackson had particularly illustrious careers at the height of their popularity in the 1980s. They frequently rivalled for spots on the billboard pop charts. Both catered to sold out venues during music tours in the  ’80s and Michael Jackson had duet success with Paul McCartney on both sides of the Atlantic, before Jackson bought some of the Beatles rights.

 

This very rivalry gives both Prince and Jackson fans pause. It might have been hard for anyone back in the ’80s to envision Prince paying tribute to the King of Pop. Yet, the two had a similar effect on pop music history. Given the contemporary nature of their careers, Prince may be one of the most fitting to present such a tribute.

 

The forum itself will be something of a bittersweet one. Michael Jackson himself performed at the World Music Awards in London back in 2006. His appearance was to have been something of a comeback, one of several such ‘comeback’ appearances during those years.

 

The much-touted World Music Award performance by Jackson was to have featured him performing his hit ‘Thriller.’ It was reported at the time that hundreds of Jackson fans paid several hundred dollars for tickets to hear ‘Thriller’ – instead, producers pulled the song from Jackson’s own line-up. It was instead performed by Chris Brown.

 

The King of Pop performed a roughly thrown-together version of ‘We are the World’ with an ad hoc choir. The two performances elicited boos from disappointed Jackson fans.

 

Critics wonder if fans might have had a different feeling in 2006 if they’d had the benefit of seeing into the future. The question likely won’t be answered. It’s probably a safe bet that fans at this year’s Monaco World Music Awards will respond more favourably to the Michael Jackson tribute.

 

Other artists who will be appearing at the Monaco World Music Awards this fall include Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, 50 Cent, Ciara and Nickleback. The star-studded event will draw all kinds of fans. However, Prince’s Michael Jackson tribute will likely be one of the biggest highlights of the event and put the spotlight on Monte Carlo.

Monacoproperty.net includes photos and the history of the Monte Carlo casino plus financial information such as advice on the banks in Monaco

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Westminster Boost For Monaco The Tax Haven

Saturday, July 18th, 2009
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Monaco

British millionaires in the past have been faced with a dilemma – save tax by moving to Monaco, famous for its zero per cent tax rate – or stay at home, pay the taxes, and know you’re contributing to your country?

But that dilemma for many in recent months has been firmly knocked into touch with the revelations in Britain that politicans – including those at The Treasury who shape tax policy - have themselves maximised their expense claims and avoided Capital Gains Tax when selling a second home, which has been funded by the taxpayer.

As a result of the outlandish claims made by some Members of Parliament for their expenses and desire to minimise their tax bills, the number of enquiries for Monaco property has surged since the revelations began, according to the country’s leading Monaco property specialist http://www.monacoproperty.net who say:

‘In the past we’ve had enquiries from people considering moving to Monaco who have decided against it as they feel they should pay their taxes in the UK, despite the fact that many have already contributed hugely financially to the British economy – a lot of the new enquiries are people who have considered Monaco in the past and now see no reason why they should contribute more when Members of Parliament are doing all they can themselves to minimise their tax bills and claim all they can on expenses – which are funded by the taxpayer.’

One way Members of Parliament bumped up their expenses and the money they have made in recent years is something that has been dubbed as ‘flipping homes’ – and this has led to many businessmen and women considering buying a Monte Carlo property to see no reason why they shouldn’t move to a tax haven and buy real estate.

MP’s are allowed a second home allowance – vital for those who have constituencies well outside of London – and the purpose behind the second homes allowance is to enable them to live in London during the working week to attend Parliament, and represnt their constituents there.

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But some were telling the Expenses Office they needed repairs done to their second home, but moving their second home residency to their original house, and then later changing it back to the London home and having repairs done there too – flipping between the two, hence the phrase ‘flipping homes’.

With the increase in London property prices in recent years many MP’s have seen the value of their London property soar in value, sold it, and kept the profit themselves – with the mortgage funded by the British taxpayer. One of the most notorious expense claims was to build a Duck House on an MP’s lake – the chances of making money were far higher in Parliament than the Monte Carlo Casino!

But if people do decide to move to Monaco, what can they expect to find there? After all, Monaco is only a square mile in size.

Importantly for people with money, security is often high on their agenda, and the security Monaco offers them is second to none, with one policeman for every hundred residents. Backed up with cctv that looks after the residents and visitors for the hotels in Monaco, for many it’s a good reason to choose Monaco.

Equally important for many is the financial infrastructure of a country, and how secure their money is. With all the major banks having either a direct presence or partners, just like with the physical security residents have, people do feel safe that their money is deposited in one of the banks in Monaco. Add to that the Grand Prix, tennis, yacht show and social activities it’s perhaps no wonder that Monaco is a favourite destination for the well to do Brits.

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