Question 1

What is private estate management in Monaco?

Accepted Answer

Private estate management is the coordination of a property's administration, maintenance and oversight on behalf of an owner — acting as a single local point of contact so the owner does not have to manage providers, paperwork and decisions individually.

Question 2

What does an estate manager do?

Accepted Answer

An estate manager oversees the administrative and practical matters around a property: document management, local representation, coordinating maintenance and service providers, and reporting back to the owner.

Question 3

What is the difference between property management and estate management?

Accepted Answer

Estate management covers the administrative and coordinating side of ownership — documents, representation, liaison with advisors. Property management covers the operational side — maintenance, renovation oversight and technical supervision of the property itself. MONTEVIA provides both.

Question 4

Does MONTEVIA manage properties for owners living abroad?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many MONTEVIA clients are based outside Monaco for most of the year. MONTEVIA acts as their local presence, keeping the property managed and monitored in their absence.

Question 5

Can MONTEVIA manage a second home in Monaco?

Accepted Answer

Yes — second home management, including seasonal preparation and upkeep between stays, is one of MONTEVIA's core services.

Question 6

Can MONTEVIA coordinate maintenance and contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Maintenance coordination and liaison with contractors and service providers is part of MONTEVIA's property stewardship service.

Question 7

Can MONTEVIA supervise renovation projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONTEVIA oversees renovation and works projects on the owner's behalf, monitoring progress, quality and timelines.

Question 8

Does MONTEVIA work with family offices?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONTEVIA regularly coordinates with family offices as part of an owner's wider team of advisors.

Question 9

Does MONTEVIA work with lawyers and private banks?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MONTEVIA liaises with lawyers, private banks and accountants already engaged by the owner, acting as the local estate management partner alongside them.

Question 10

Does an estate manager replace a family office?

Accepted Answer

No. MONTEVIA acts as the local estate management and property coordination partner, working alongside an owner's existing family office and professional advisors rather than replacing them.

Question 11

Which areas does MONTEVIA cover?

Accepted Answer

MONTEVIA is based in Monaco and covers the Principality and the surrounding French Riviera, including Cap-Ferrat, Cap d'Ail, Beaulieu, Èze, Cannes and Saint-Tropez.

Question 12

How does MONTEVIA report to property owners?

Accepted Answer

Reporting is agreed individually with each owner rather than following a single fixed format — some prefer regular scheduled updates, others prefer reporting tied to specific events or visits.

Question 13

How frequently is a property inspected?

Accepted Answer

Inspection frequency is tailored to each property and the terms agreed with its owner, rather than a fixed schedule applied uniformly.