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.
1005 articles written by Mark Bristow
2017 a record year for car sales
Australia’s sales of new motor vehicles rose at the end of December 2017, wrapping up a strong year for the nation’s automotive market.
Mark Bristow -
16 Jan, 2018 -
3 min read
History repeats? Warning signs of Australia's own GFC
Australia’s property market may be in a similar position to that of the United States prior to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC), according to one NSW economist.
Mark Bristow -
08 Jan, 2018 -
3 min read
End of year uptick in balance transfer cards
The number of credit cards offering 0% balance transfers grew slightly at the end of 2017, offering some relief to Australians with post-holiday debt. However, despite this surge in card numbers, there are still fewer interest-free balance transfer cards available than there were in mid-2017.
Mark Bristow -
05 Jan, 2018 -
2 min read
More Aussies finish 2017 in mortgage stress
The number of Australians in mortgage stress was on the rise at the end of 2017, with mortgage holders in New South Wales at the greatest risk, according to new analysis from Digital Finance Analytics (DFA).
Mark Bristow -
04 Jan, 2018 -
2 min read
Government encourages Australians to switch and save in 2018
With many Australians concerned about the impact that potential fuel and energy price rises could have on their household budgets, the federal government is encouraging Aussies to make use of comparison tools to get more affordable deals.
Mark Bristow -
03 Jan, 2018 -
2 min read
Super set to deliver double-digit returns
A December 2017 rally provided enough of a boost to push estimated annual returns on Australian superannuation funds into double digits. This annual return is understood to not only be the sixth positive annual return in a row, but to be well above the annual 10-year average.
Mark Bristow -
02 Jan, 2018 -
2 min read
What are the pros and cons of having multiple credit cards?
Many people love the convenience offered by credit cards. Rather than saving up cash over time to make a purchase, you can use your card to buy right now.
Mark Bristow -
22 Dec, 2017 -
4 min read
Early super release rules being reviewed
The Australian government is reviewing the rules surrounding the early release of superannuation, and seeking consultation from the public on when super should be claimed.
Mark Bristow -
21 Dec, 2017 -
4 min read
Australia ending 2017 on a consumer confidence high
As the year draws towards a close, and the Christmas period approaches, Australians are feeling confident about the current and future economic conditions.
Mark Bristow -
20 Dec, 2017 -
2 min read
Why do home loans get rejected?
Having a home loan rejected can be incredibly frustrating, especially if you’ve put a lot of time and effort into your application. While different banks use different criteria to assess home loan applications, there are a few common issues that could see your mortgage application rejected:
Mark Bristow -
19 Dec, 2017 -
5 min read