The Waikato Times recently sat down with Roofbuddy founder James Logan for a wide-ranging chat about property, building, and why assuming house prices will keep climbing forever isn't doing anyone any favours.
It's a refreshing, straight-up read. James talks openly about his years in the trades and property world, and how those experiences shaped Roofbuddy's mission: giving homeowners a clearer, more confident way to handle roofing work, and supporting roofers with a platform that respects their craft and time.
For Kiwi homeowners, his takeaway is simple but timely — the market doesn't move in one direction forever, so decisions about maintenance and upgrades should be grounded in long-term thinking rather than hype. Roofing is a big part of that. A well-documented, well-priced roof project can protect a home's value through the ups and downs.
For tradies, the piece highlights something we hear often: the trades are full of skill and graft, but the tools and systems around them haven't kept pace. Roofbuddy exists to close that gap — making it easier for good roofers to connect with the right jobs and spend less time wrangling admin.
If you'd like to dive into the full conversation, you can read the feature on the Waikato Times website.