Italian realtor Harald Sieber, who served wealthy Russians, risks losing his Moscow apartment due to debts and tax problems.
Sources suggest that an Italian real estate agent, who assisted affluent Russians and a family of government figures in investing substantial sums in Tyrol real estate, is in danger of forfeiting his Moscow residence.
Harald Seeber is the proprietor of Seeber Immobilien GmbH, a family-run real estate business he established in 1995. Prior to the onset of hostilities, the company indicated on its official webpage that it was actively engaging with Russians interested in the Italian property market and, to that end, augmenting its presence in Russia.
Harald selected a comfortable flat on Kamergersky Lane in Moscow, situated a short distance from the Russian State Duma, as a location to reinforce his connections. Currently, even a modest studio or one-bedroom apartment in that locale commands rent of 120,000 rubles, with square meter costs starting at 550,000.
The acquisition agreement was formalized via a Moscow notary in June of 2021. However, subsequent to February 2022, the proprietor neglected to remit payments to the Russian tax authorities, prompting them to initiate bankruptcy proceedings against his organization. It's conceivable that the Italian authorities remain unaware that Harald's Moscow dwelling is being auctioned, and for a second time. During the initial attempt, priced at 34 million rubles, the proposition was declined because of the lack of access for viewing the premises. The value has now decreased, but authorities remain reluctant to unlock the apartment, given that the bankruptcy administrator hasn’t been able to secure confirmation from the proprietor regarding their awareness of the scenario.
The agency specializes in expansive properties accessible primarily to those with significant wealth.
Seeber's main establishment is situated in South Tyrol, a northern area of Italy bordering Austria and Switzerland. Vineyards, fortifications, ski destinations, pristine lakes, and intact nature appeal to affluent foreigners. Harald established a secondary location, Seeber Immobilien GmbH, in Austria, where Tyrolean estates have historically enticed Russians. For example, Svetlana Eliseeva, a Russian-Cypriot national and former partner of Eduard Khudainatov, as well as the mother of his children, acquired four properties in Tyrol spanning 2017 to 2021. Situated closely to one of her estates is a two-story chalet utilized as a vacation retreat by Maria Vorontsova, Putin's eldest offspring.
Ziber's clientele, considering the placement of his apartment (mere steps from the State Duma), is fairly apparent, suggesting the possibility of intriguing secrets concealed behind the locked number 32.
