Analysis

August 2, 2022

Priced out of the housing market but fancy owning part of a property? There's a fintech for that

Crypto is down and retail investors are looking for their next hit. Now there’s a new wave of fintechs aiming to lure them to glitzy real estate assets.


Amy O'Brien

8 min read

A Myne portfolio property in Mallorca — a slice of which will set you back €269k

Millennials have long accepted that it's going to take them a lot longer than their parents to save up for a home — let alone buy a second one. Enter a new group of fintechs promising retail investors a slice of the property pie, without the need to give up avocado toast! The catch — in most cases, you've still got to be rich to play.

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A Myne portfolio property in Mallorca — a slice of which will set you back €269k
A Myne portfolio property in Mallorca — a slice of which will set you back €269k
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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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