David Hargreaves

Opinion: Is house price growth accelerating or slowing? And how on earth are we supposed to be able to tell?

Opinion: Is house price growth accelerating or slowing? And how on earth are we supposed to be able to tell?

Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices

Westpac chief economist says it's impossible to tell what is really going on with house prices

BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland

BNZ’s Tony Alexander sees a ‘clear risk’ that Australian-style curbs on offshore house buyers would not ‘mute’ the worsening situation in Auckland

BNZ economists warn that economy is at an inflection point; businesses must consider 'a variety' of scenarios in order to be aware of the risks to their operations

BNZ economists warn that economy is at an inflection point; businesses must consider 'a variety' of scenarios in order to be aware of the risks to their operations

REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k

REINZ says annual house price inflation surged to 9.2% in past month from 8.2%; national median rose $25k in month to new record $440k

Auckland Council Chief economist says high net migration will 'significantly bolster' housing demand in the city this year

Auckland Council Chief economist says high net migration will 'significantly bolster' housing demand in the city this year

US academic says targeted rather than nationwide response to rising Auckland house prices would be 'prudent'

US academic says targeted rather than nationwide response to rising Auckland house prices would be 'prudent'

Research on QV.co.nz shows LVR speed limits continue to knock back numbers buying first houses

Research on QV.co.nz shows LVR speed limits continue to knock back numbers buying first houses

Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground

Opinion: John Key might have just unintentionally made houses a crucial election battleground

Westpac removes special higher mortgage rates for high-LVR customers, but retains low equity margin

Westpac removes special higher mortgage rates for high-LVR customers, but retains low equity margin

Economic forecaster Infometrics picks 14% house price inflation in 2015-16

Economic forecaster Infometrics picks 14% house price inflation in 2015-16

QV says annual house price growth slowed to 8.8% from 9.3% in past month; average price $466.7k; Auckland prices up 14.3%

QV says annual house price growth slowed to 8.8% from 9.3% in past month; average price $466.7k; Auckland prices up 14.3%

Barfoot & Thompson reports March sales slightly down on year ago figures; median price surges $32k to $652k; market still distorted by fewer low-end sales

Barfoot & Thompson reports March sales slightly down on year ago figures; median price surges $32k to $652k; market still distorted by fewer low-end sales

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party support at lowest level since October last year

Latest Roy Morgan poll shows National Party support at lowest level since October last year

HSBC's 'rockstar' economist has no concern over rising Aussie house prices and sees no place for NZ-style 'macro-prudential tools' across the ditch

HSBC's 'rockstar' economist has no concern over rising Aussie house prices and sees no place for NZ-style 'macro-prudential tools' across the ditch

Andrew Thorburn to head up BNZ's parent company after 'retirement' of Cameron Clyne

Andrew Thorburn to head up BNZ's parent company after 'retirement' of Cameron Clyne

Realestate.co.nz reports 7.1% increase in Auckland house listings in March; national average asking price a record $484k

Realestate.co.nz reports 7.1% increase in Auckland house listings in March; national average asking price a record $484k

Commerce Commission defers action against ANZ, ASB and Westpac

Commerce Commission defers action against ANZ, ASB and Westpac

Westpac economists see a combination of weaker dairy prices and a strong Kiwi dollar reducing inflation pressure

Westpac economists see a combination of weaker dairy prices and a strong Kiwi dollar reducing inflation pressure

RBNZ's latest bulletin says banks' share of low deposit lending has shrunk more than it expected when it introduced LVR 'speed limits'

RBNZ's latest bulletin says banks' share of low deposit lending has shrunk more than it expected when it introduced LVR 'speed limits'

Commerce Minister lauds introduction of new Financial Markets Conduct Act

Commerce Minister lauds introduction of new Financial Markets Conduct Act

Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth

Green Party co-leader says five independent reports all show the Genesis Energy shares are being sold for less than they are worth

Household borrowing still growing only steadily

Household borrowing still growing only steadily

Westpac economists are encouraged by talk the LVR limits will be lifted and say there are 'ominously few' examples overseas of such restrictions ever being removed

Westpac economists are encouraged by talk the LVR limits will be lifted and say there are 'ominously few' examples overseas of such restrictions ever being removed

Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 3% in February, according to Statistics New Zealand

Building consents for new houses, excluding apartments, rose 3% in February, according to Statistics New Zealand