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McKinley Plowman

Updated 2026-07-30 · 4,285 reviewed · 380 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(50) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
First Home Buyer LoansMortgage BrokerCommercial & Business Finance
McKinley Plowman
Services
First Home Buyer Loans, Mortgage Broker, Commercial & Business Finance
Reviews
50

What recent reviews say

Long-standing clients praise specific staff members for genuine care and fixing prior mistakes, but recent reviews flag serious lapses: missed appointments, nine-month delays on tax returns, and poor phone responsiveness. The mix of heartfelt loyalty from five-plus-year clients and frustrated one-star ratings suggests service quality depends heavily on who handles your file.

Recent shift: Recent reviews (past 2 months) show a spike in service failures: missed appointments, communication breakdowns, and nine-month delays. Older reviews (2+ years) are consistently positive. A marked deterioration or scaling issue may be occurring.

Praised for
  • dedicated staff go beyond standard service
  • clear communication and timely updates when things work
  • fixes errors from other accountants
  • long-term client loyalty
Watch-outs
  • missed appointments and poor phone communication
  • slow tax lodgements (nine months noted)
  • inconsistent responsiveness and disorganisation
  • high fees for simple services
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Best for: established business owners with referrals to specific staff members
Think twice if: new clients or anyone requiring quick tax turnaround; recent reviews show missed appointments and months-long delays

Strengths

  • individual staff members highly trusted over years
  • picks up mistakes from previous accountants
  • willing to invest in training and fix serious issues

Worth knowing

  • Paul Moran praised for broker work and dedication
  • Jacqui Wilkinson noted for pension entitlement expertise over many months
  • Vanessa T Nguyen mentioned as friendly tax accountant
  • Claire and Nigel cited for post-divorce financial recovery support
  • Director Nigel has invested in staff training following complaints
  • One client charged $100 per email during SMSF dispute

What reviews say by service

First Home Buyer Loans
no review text specifically discusses first-home-buyer mortgages
Mortgage Broker
Paul praised for finding best options and securing strong outcomes despite challenges
Commercial & Business Finance
no direct review evidence on commercial finance services

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.95 average across the 145 commercial & business finance businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 68% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 67
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
39
4
1
3
1
2
2
1
7

Common questions

What happened to my appointment?
Recent reviews report missed phone appointments and two-hour waits without callback. The business currently operates 7 days a week, but responsiveness on the day appears inconsistent.
How long does a tax return take?
One recent client waited nine months for lodgement despite submitting documents early. Most established clients report prompt service, so timescale appears to vary by workload and staff allocation.
Do you charge for email enquiries?
One SMSF client was charged $100 per email during a dispute, though this was flagged as unusual. Standard fees are not published online.

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Last updated 2026-07-30