Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Mark Bristow is RateCity's Home & Personal Finances Editor, and an experienced analyst, researcher, and producer. While primarily focused on Australian mortgage and home loan expertise, he has experience across energy, home and travel insurances. Mark has been a journalist and writer in the financial space for over ten years, previously researching and writing commercial real estate at CoreLogic. In the years since, Mark has worked for the Winning Group, Expedia, and has seen articles published at Lifehacker and Business Insider.
1039 articles written by Mark Bristow
Buying a mortgagee in possession property – what you need to know
Mortgagee in possession sales are where a bank or mortgage lender sells a property that it repossessed when the homeowner could not pay their home loan.
Mark Bristow -
10 Dec, 2024 -
4 min read
What is house rendering?
Rendering refers to coating a house’s external walls, hiding the exposed brick, and giving your home or investment propertya finish to better suit your vision and style.
Mark Bristow -
09 Dec, 2024 -
4 min read
Some of the top-rated savings accounts in December 2024
Whatever your 2025 personal finance goals, it’s important to make sure you’re using the right kind of savings account to help you achieve it.
Mark Bristow -
09 Dec, 2024 -
3 min read
What to expect from the RBA meeting in December 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has one last chance to adjust the cash rate in 2024, though Australia's big banks are not expecting a change until until early to mid 2025.
Mark Bristow -
05 Dec, 2024 -
5 min read
What is a cooling off period, and how do they work?
A cooling off period in real estate is a length of time after you sign a contract to purchase property when you can terminate the agreement without breaching the contract and losing your deposit.
Mark Bristow -
05 Dec, 2024 -
4 min read
How high will rates go? Here's what experts think about the RBA cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia was forecast to make at least one cut to the cash rate this year. Here's when the experts predict it could happen.
Mark Bristow -
29 Nov, 2024 -
5 min read
When will interest rates go down?
The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked the cash rate multiple times since May 2022, resulting in home loan rates rising across the country. Millions of Australian homeowners are likely asking themselves: when will interest rates fall again?
Mark Bristow -
29 Nov, 2024 -
6 min read
Personal loan vs car loan: which option is suitable for you?
Car loan vs personal loan: Explore the differences, benefits, and limitations to help you decide on a suitable option for financing your car.
Mark Bristow -
25 Nov, 2024 -
6 min read
What is rent assistance?
Rent assistance is a government payment that helps cover the cost of rent. It is only available to those already receiving government benefits.
Mark Bristow -
15 Nov, 2024 -
5 min read
How to prepare for and manage the rising cost of living
There are steps you can take to prepare for a rising cost of living, as well as ways you can manage your household budget to help relieve some of the pressure.
Mark Bristow -
14 Nov, 2024 -
8 min read