Why property crowdfunding is considered a sham

IT is baffling how the pursuit of gains has rendered a floor, a couple of walls and a roof an investment instrument, with no consideration for societal norms for the need to own a house as a fundamental human right to shelter.

Real estate has, over the decades, been a much-loved investment avenue, especially among Asians. The sort of property investment we are familiar with mostly involves rental and tenancy. The real estate investment trust is yet another property-linked investment, where investors receive dividends.