I have been investing any surplus cash I have made in the last few years in shares. I had been burned in the property market with the crash of the Celtic Tiger property values back in 2008 or thereabouts. One of the biggest problems with investing in property is its liquidity, or lack of liquidity… Continue reading Investing in shares or property-have you an edge?
Buying property at BidX 1 auctions-4 things you ought to know
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
Kamala Harris v Donald Trump-looking forward to it
“Dumb as a rock”, he says. The Trump playground, intellectually barren, childish insults against Kamala Harris have started already. A woman who rose to the highest law office position-Attorney General-in a State eight times the size of Ireland-California-after years of being the chief prosecutor in the same state being name called by a convicted felon.… Continue reading Kamala Harris v Donald Trump-looking forward to it
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..
The non-indigenous guy offered me a lift
I suffered a puncture on my bicycle yesterday morning. I was only a half mile or so from my house, having set off, but it was a miserably wet morning. Anyway, I was trudging back home disconsolately in the rain, pushing my bike. A few cars passed me on this Saturday morning. But one guy… Continue reading The non-indigenous guy offered me a lift
Writing every day-sometimes it is hard
Writing a blog post on this website, a commitment I made on 31st January 2022 has not been as difficult as I expected when I started out. Yes, some days have been difficult. On those days I simply cannot think of anything to share or write about. This does not happen often. But it does… Continue reading Writing every day-sometimes it is hard
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