Real Estate Investor Magazine South Africa November 2015 | Page 17

COVER STORY CROWDFUNDING FACTS The estimated funds raised by Crowdfunding Projects totalled 5.1 billion dollars in 2013, up from 2.7 billion in 2012 win them. When the market moves strongly in one direction, novice investors are often completely shut out. Crowdfunding may offer a potential opportunity for property novices who wish to s \