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. Mark has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities.
306 articles written by Mark Bristow
Mortgagee in possession sales – how to protect your home
A mortgagee in possession sale is where a bank or mortgage lender repossesses a property after a borrower defaults, then sells the property to recover the money owed.
Mark Bristow -
11 Dec, 2024 -
4 min read
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
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
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
What's the difference between a savings account and a transaction account?
When it comes to personal banking, it’s important to choose the most competitive option for storing and accessing your money.
Mark Bristow -
11 Nov, 2024 -
6 min read
What is credit card churning?
Credit card churning is the strategy of opening and closing numerous credit cards to maximise the benefits and perks offered.
Mark Bristow -
08 Nov, 2024 -
6 min read