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

Of course, Harris was going to win the debate

Kamila Harris was always going to win the US Presidential debate against Donald Trump. On the one hand you had a professional lawyer, a career prosecutor who became the top law officer-Attorney General-in the State of California, a state eight times the size of Ireland. On the other hand you had a convicted criminal, sexual… Continue reading Of course, Harris was going to win the debate

Is there a place in Irish racing for the ordinary man or woman?

When I was a young lad and all through college I spent many weekends going to race meetings. I have always had a fascination with the horse and racing and the breeding and so on. But I grew out of it as my life changed and I worked most weekends. Recently, I went to the… Continue reading Is there a place in Irish racing for the ordinary man or woman?

Trump still ahead in the national poll-New York Times

It’s hard to believe that Trump, the convicted con man, is still ahead in the national polls by 1 percentage point. The New York Times report this stark and worrying fact one day before Trump and Harris debate for the first, and perhaps only, time. It is incredible that Trump is still ahead, if this… Continue reading Trump still ahead in the national poll-New York Times

2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video

I published a video on my YouTube channel yesterday called “I bought this property at a Bid X1 auction” and it has been one of the most popular videos I have published in a long time. There has been a tremendous number of views, comments and engagement. It shows two things: The chip on the… Continue reading 2 things confirmed from my latest property investment video

Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb

One thing that perplexes me is the willingness of people to make assumptions and confident statements with no evidence or data to back up the conclusion. Another thing that puzzles me is the person who draws a conclusion and adopts a position on the basis of only one piece of evidence. This is as stupid… Continue reading Drawing lifelong investing conclusions based on one event is dumb

Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner

As a sole practitioner one of the biggest problems I face when preparing for a WRC hearing is distraction. That is, the many distractions in the office including other files, letters, emails, property transactions, wills, personal injury claims which demand some or all of my attention. Being able to give an upcoming WRC hearing your… Continue reading Preparing for a WRC case-the biggest problem as a sole practitioner

Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional

One of the things I encounter regularly when preparing for a WRC hearing is my client sending me irrelevant, unhelpful information which they believe is evidence. Often, if I was to introduce this so-called evidence it would damage my client’s case. The distinguishing feature between a good legal professional when it comes to the presentation… Continue reading Evidence and one of the skills of the legal professional