If you are tempted to buy property at a BidX1, or similar auction, you need to understand a few things: You might get a bargain, or you may run into a competitive auction in which case the price may exceed expectations. But remember point number 4 above. Check out my book, Buying a house in… Continue reading Buying property at BidX 1 auctions-4 things you ought to know
Category: Law
Pepper property sales and the myths
There remains a significant number of individuals who believe the myths surrounding the sale of mortgages by lenders to other entities. These individuals believe that companies like Pepper, BCM Global, Link Financial, etc. the owners of many charges on foot of loans bought from the likes of Ulster Bank, AIB, Bank of Scotland are unable… Continue reading Pepper property sales and the myths
Online property auctions-not for everyone but..
Online property auctions, such as BidX 1, are not for everyone. But there are bargains to be had for a specific type of individual. Firstly, you need to be a cash buyer. Theoretically, a buyer could probably obtain a mortgage on an auction property but it would be extremely difficult. Secondly, you need to accept… Continue reading Online property auctions-not for everyone but..
All they have to do is wait
I am advising an employer in a dispute at the moment and all they have to do is wait. Run down the clock. They are in a strong position and the demands of the employee are unreasonable and unattainable and will not be the basis of a successful claim against the employer. The employer, being… Continue reading All they have to do is wait
Managing employers
You would imagine that in any dispute or battle between employer and employee the employer has the greater clout and arms at his/her disposal. But this is not the case. Some small employers are, quite frankly, clueless. And need managing and steering and guidance. Bigger employers enjoy the benefits of a full time HR person… Continue reading Managing employers
Technical defences to debt claims and pseudo law
A reasonable person should, in my view, be surprised at the number of individuals who still believe in the fake/pseudo law around the issue of avoiding liability for debts incurred. After the collapse of the Celtic Tiger property market and the seismic collapse of banks and the need for the State bailout of lenders, and… Continue reading Technical defences to debt claims and pseudo law
The extremities of emotion in legal practice
I experienced the extremes of human emotion and circumstance last week in my solicitor’s office. On the one hand I met the family of a young man who was the victim of a fatality in the workplace. Later in the week I met a young woman, a neighbour whose grandfather was one of my first… Continue reading The extremities of emotion in legal practice
3 employment disputes-fear and ignorance may determine the outcome
I am involved in three different employment disputes at the moment. I represent the employee in two of them and the employer in one. Two of the employees in these three disputes are wildly overvaluing the strength of their position. And the employer is showing signs of being freaked out by the demand of one… Continue reading 3 employment disputes-fear and ignorance may determine the outcome
Private beliefs versus the law of the land
A person commented on my YouTube channel at the weekend looking for me to do a video about a gym instructor who has lost his/her job because they “did not believe in gay marriage”. I probably will do a video about this topic because it has become a topic with a high profile thanks to… Continue reading Private beliefs versus the law of the land
Undue influence and wills
One thing I always must be acutely aware of is an elderly person making a will under the influence of another. Alarm bells will go off in my head when I see certain things from the arranging of the appointment to the consultation/meeting with the person wanting to put their affairs in order. It is… Continue reading Undue influence and wills