When an employee stays with you for 10 years you begin to think you must be doing something right. Josephine here in the office reached her 10th work anniversary this week. It can be difficult to find and retain staff, especially good staff. So the fact that Josephine is still working in Terry Gorry &… Continue reading When an employee stays with you for 10 years
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My walk and talk videos
The videos I make in scenes around the canal or train station in Enfield seem to do particularly well, better than the average. This may be a coincidence and an instance of correlation rather than causation. In other words, it may be that the subject matter is of greater interest to more viewers. Or it… Continue reading My walk and talk videos
Buying a new house-the end of the process
When you are in the fortunate position of buying a new house the process at the end is as follows. The builder’s solicitor will contact your solicitor and serve a formal notice of completion. At this stage your solicitor needs to ensure the necessary steps are taken to ensure all the necessary funds will be… Continue reading Buying a new house-the end of the process
The next property crash
When I publish videos online-on sites like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok-there are always comments from a small group of individuals who talk about the “next crash”. As if the “next crash” was inevitable. They are referring, of course, to the big property crash we had in 2008 or thereabouts which saw the end of the Celtic… Continue reading The next property crash
The Cuilcagh boardwalk “Stairway to Heaven” hike
We did the Stairway to Heaven walk yesterday in the Cuilcagh Mountain. The walk starts in Fermanagh and probably ends up in Cavan at the end of the boardwalk trail. It was a pleasant experience, not overly difficult by comparison with Croagh Patrick, for example. But demanding enough, nevertheless. The great thing about it is… Continue reading The Cuilcagh boardwalk “Stairway to Heaven” hike
Why repossessions in the property market are necessary
You will often read comments online about repossessed properties being auctioned at some online auction or other. Some of the comments will be along the lines of “I would never buy a repossessed property” and “nobody should buy it, it will bring bad luck” and “I would never buy another man’s troubles”. Repossessions in the… Continue reading Why repossessions in the property market are necessary
Bid X1 auctions-the allure of a bargain
I receive a lot of calls and queries about buying property at Bid X1 auctions. Everyone loves a bargain, and such auctions promise bargains, especially with the cheap looking guide prices. I have made a few videos about buying at a Bid X1 auction and warned viewers and potential buyers that there are certain traps… Continue reading Bid X1 auctions-the allure of a bargain
A surprise from an interview with a professional punter
I watched a video the other day on YouTube and it was an interview with a professional gambler, involved in the horse racing game. One thing he said which stuck in my mind was that people think professional gamblers judge their success by the number of winners they back. But that is not the case.… Continue reading A surprise from an interview with a professional punter
The Class of ’88 with Will Smith
I am listening to a good podcast at the moment called “The Class of ‘88”, narrated by Will Smith. It charts the start of rap/hip hop from 1988 and the personalities who created a new musical genre and industry. Will Smith himself started out as a rapper and his background, together with the guests he… Continue reading The Class of ’88 with Will Smith
Choosing an estate agent to sell your house
Choosing an estate agent to sell your house will involve a few important considerations. One of the most important factors will be your gut feel when you first meet him/her. But don’t fall for one of the oldest tricks in the book. Let’s say you see three estate agents and two of them value your… Continue reading Choosing an estate agent to sell your house