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.
1003 articles written by Mark Bristow
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Fewer Aussie houses selling
Construction activity around Australia may be at record high levels, but according to CoreLogic, a lower proportion of housing stock is selling, leaving housing turnover close to the record low.
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30 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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Pros and cons of car loans versus cash car sales
When buying a car, it’s important to consider all of your options. As well as thinking about what car you should buy, you should consider how you plan to pay for it. There are several different options available, each with their own pros and cons, including paying cash to buy a car upfront, and taking out a car loan to be repaid over time.
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27 Oct, 2017 -
6 min read
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More investors looking for help from mortgage brokers
Recent regulatory changes to the Australian mortgage market have led an increasing number of property investors to turn to mortgage brokers for help securing their finances.
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26 Oct, 2017 -
3 min read
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Counting the true cost of moving house
New research has found that many Australian home buyers aren’t considering the costs of moving house, which often turn out to be much higher than initially anticipated.
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Mark Bristow -
25 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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New limits for payday loans and consumer leases
The federal government is drafting legislation designed to help protect vulnerable Australians from being stung by payday loans, consumer leases, and similar small credit products.
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Mark Bristow -
24 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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Ranking Australia's states and territories by economy
A recent report has found that out of Australia’s states and territories, South Australia has experienced the strongest improvement in economic performance over the last quarter, though New South Wales remains at the front of the pack.
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Mark Bristow -
23 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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Affordability eases for owner occupiers, toughens for investors
While increasing levels of government regulation have made housing affordability tougher for property investors in recent months, conditions have eased slightly for owner occupiers as a result, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Mark Bristow -
20 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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Bankruptcies and debt agreements hit highs
More Australians are struggling to manage debt, mortgage stress and financial hardship, with the number of bankruptcies and debt agreements around the country increasing over the past three months.
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Mark Bristow -
19 Oct, 2017 -
2 min read
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How much of my credit card should I pay off each month?
Credit cards offer a convenient way to borrow large or small amounts of money whenever you need it, which can prove very useful in the right circumstances. But of course, any money you borrow will need to be paid back, with interest over time.
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Mark Bristow -
18 Oct, 2017 -
4 min read
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ASIC shifts strategy from financial literacy to capability
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is proposing updates to its National Financial Literacy Strategy, including shifting the focus to financial capability and outcomes rather than financial literacy alone.
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Mark Bristow -
17 Oct, 2017 -
3 min read