A Gross Breach In Confidence.
For the last few weeks I have been swamped by investment brokers all claiming to have heard that a birdie whistled in their ears that I may be coming into some money soon; all wanting to advise me where to invest the money.
So far not one was prepared to tell me who the little birdie was.
Not too many people know about the pending money awaiting transfer of the property. Possible culprits are:
My two daughters, father, sister, nephew and two nieces.
No chance.
My bank or My Attorney.
Most unlikely.
The Buyer Of My House or His Attorney.
A possibility, but unlikely.
The Estate Agent or The Deeds Office.
Maybe somebody there makes a bit on the sideline.
Some of my cousins and their children.
Ah, I will bet some money here. Especially those on my mother’s side who objected to the selling of ‘our family heritage’. As if they had a claim on the house.
What surprised me most was the number of inquiries. There must have been at least 10 of them; very much as if there were more than one leak. I saw the first 3 trying to find the source of their information. The rest I rejected outright telling them that I cannot invest money using a broker with divided loyalties and unless if there were some information forthcoming, it was a no-go.
But whoever it was, it was a lousy thing to do. What has happened to trust? Is there no confidentiality left in this world?
And then the moving became a bit of an anticlimax now. Suddenly I have very little to do until the weekend. Have a great day out there.
I have a few errands to run. Will be back in about an hour.
Comments (42)
No need for any family member to be suspected, Mate....
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The animals are fine at their new home. I spoke to their new owner last night. He said they miss me but are adapting ok.
Yes, that is a possibility I did not consider. But then why were they so secretive about where they heard it. It it came from public record why not just say so?
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I am running late. I have to slip pot for about an hour. See ypu guys a bit later.
PS - I've heard that some 'smoke pot' but never heard the term 'slip pot' ...
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Ok, I hear you but I still smell a rat.
Btw, how's the metal detector going? Paying for itself?
Are the council even aware of these dealings. Don't they only get to know about it after the new owner has taken transfer?
Sorry, I only noticed my typo now. I was in such a hurry to leave. I actually meant 'slip out' but I guess you all knew that.
I'm currently dealing with Steele & Mac Grab but it is not new wealth. A very large part will be used to acquire another dwelling or I will be employed by Walker & Seymour.
I'm not a photo person. I have very few of myself as well. My friend said that the cat made the loft his home and is not eating the food I brought along but then there are plenty of mice in the loft.
He never was as good a hunter as his half brother who died last year but now suddenly he prefers mice.
Good to see you again as well.
If we had something like that it is probably down the drain. Here people build houses without plans lately. I suppose some councils are more vigilant than others but the olden days when the council had a plan of each house are long gone.
Your comments, in general, are not kind but this is probably the most distasteful comment you have yet made on my blog. I you think that I have used people to achieve my ends you should put your facts on the table. Don't make wild unsubstantiated accusations about people you don't know for that puts you in the same category of some others of whom most are, thankfully, no longer with us.
No loss incurred so no problem. I just find it disturbing that all these instances assure you of how confidential they treat your information and yet in the end everybody knows.
Why don't you invest your money here in my country? I am the best and genuine investment expert. I promise I will manage your money for me.. I don't mind becoming a very wealthy woman.. Really, I am serious!
And that is what annoys me most about these vultures descending you to see what they can gain out the situation.
I'll be handing over the keys on Monday. My attorney says all the guarantees were met and that according to the Deeds Office transfer is now eminent.
I'm sure you will do a good job but I have this lady friend in Ghana who approached me before you did. And she made a few more interesting promises that you did not think of.
Care to share with the rest of us here what were those interesting promises that the Ghanaian lady friend 'whispered' into your eyes???
Oooh, I cannot tell you.
Besides, it will be a gross breach in confidence.
But here are a couple of law firms i think you might like to use.
No need to thank me,
just trying to be helpful.
I think I will do better with the yellow pages. But thanks for trying to help. It is much appreciated.
Cat , you have a great day there bud
Well I know some time ago one of these guys offered me a healthy kickback for successful pointers to investors. Told him what to do though.
Hiya Cat, how are you and hope you'll eventually find a place you will feel comfortable in.
Though I don't expect to live with my sister for too long, I will not be in a hurry to take the first and the best place.
Oh me, oh my, oh my!
But you are a busy woman though I'm not sure if I would take up surfing in your icy water. Wetsuit or no wetsuit.