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UPDATE: UK State Pension Top-Up Deadline
June 16th, 2023Eligible UK expats and Aussies that worked in the UK have been granted extra time to top up their UK State pension entitlements. The initial cut-off date for new rules impacting the amount you can top up was initially slated for 5 April 2023 and then subsequently pushed back to 31 July 2023. Given theread more
Understanding Near-Prime and Non-Conforming Specialist Loans
June 14th, 2023If you’ve ever applied for a loan, particularly a mortgage, you’ll be aware of the hoops you’re required to jump through to get a loan approved by a lender, even if you decide to go with a broker. There are documents to provide, budgets to complete, and often a significant deposit to put down. Theread more
Forecasting for Business Growth
June 9th, 2023In the business world, knowledge is a powerful asset. While we can't rely on a crystal ball for predictions, it is undeniably important to forecast the financial performance of your business. In fact, forecasting should be an integral part of your operational strategy. Successful business owners recognise the value of historical data, strategic planning, andread more
Family Office – Growing & Protecting Significant Wealth
May 31st, 2023In our article and newsletter content here at McKinley Plowman, we often touch on the importance of managing one’s finances effectively. This typically involves getting the basics right – setting a budget, making well-informed financial decisions, engaging with an adviser, and so on. While these are relevant for just about everyone, there are additional layersread more
WA Property Market Update May 2023
May 25th, 2023The end of the first half of 2023 is nearly upon us, and with it, the WA Property Market Update for May 2023. A slightly unexpected 25 basis point interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in May has seemingly not hampered the positive momentum of the broader property markets around Australia.read more
McKinley Plowman Federal Budget Update 2023-24
May 10th, 2023The 2023-24 Federal Budget was handed down on Tuesday 9 May 2023 by Treasurer Jim Chalmers of the Albanese government. The budget will return to a $4 billion surplus this financial year, followed by a $13.9 billion deficit the following year. Treasury forecasts under this budget inflation will fall from 6% this year to 3.25%read more
Another ATO Rental Property Crackdown
May 5th, 2023Just as they did in 2019, the ATO are launching a campaign to target rental property owners who incorrectly report income and expenses. Data-matching efforts have identified a tax gap of approximately $1 billion, and unsurprising are looking to recoup those funds. Financial institutions are now obliged to share data with the ATO, and thereread more
WA Property Market Update April 2023
April 27th, 2023The end of April sees us into the second quarter of 2023, and the easing of interest rate rises may well bring a greater sense of certainty to the WA Property Market. Some would-be sellers held off listing their property for sale throughout 2022 as a result of uncertainty around where rate rises would end.read more
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