Is fractional property investing a path into the housing market for younger Aussies? By Fergus Halliday 19 May 2021 | 1 minute read SHARE The idea of fractional investing isn’t a new one. The practice has existed for a number of years in traditional stock and less-traditional cryptocurrency markets, allowing investors to begin building their portfolios at a far earlier stage. In contrast, fractional property investing is far less well-known. It won’t help first home buyers secure a place to live in, but it can help those looking to enter the market as investors begin building equity at a lower price point.