Difficult to liquidate assets
The only way to get out of a property is to sell it during specific periods. This is problematic as you’re basically selling to other investors who are looking for deals and are also trying to liquidate their properties.
In short, you’re going to have to sell your property at a very steep discounted price plus pay Stake’s fees, which dramatically reduces profitability.
Stake really needs to provide alternative means of liquidating properties as does Fundrise and other eREIT companies. I can understand paying a penalty for an early withdrawal, but I do not like the system of being limited to specific periods of sale availability when everyone is trying to sell their properties at the same time. It essentially defeats the purpose of competitive pricing. I do not recommend this company.
Response from developer
Thank you for this detailed and thoughtful review. You clearly understand the mechanics, so this deserves a substantive reply rather than a standard one. You've described the Exit Window dynamic accurately. It's a peer-to-peer market, and in periods when more investors are selling than buying, pricing pressure works against sellers, which is why meaningful discounts have been needed in recent windows. We're upfront that Exit Windows are an early exit option rather than the intended one, and not a route we necessarily recommend. The platform is designed around a four to five year holding period ending in a property sale with proceeds returned to all shareholders, and across more than 40 completed exits to date, average holding periods have been three to four years with average annualized returns of around 10%. That's the mechanism through which profitability is designed to be realised, rather than through early secondary sales. On the comparison to eREIT structures, it's worth noting one structural difference. Platforms offering ongoing redemptions typically operate pooled funds that buy back shares from a cash reserve, whereas Stake investors own shares in specific individual properties, which offers direct ownership and transparency but means liquidity depends on finding a buyer for that specific asset. Each approach has genuine trade-offs. That said, your feedback on providing alternative liquidity mechanisms is fair and constructive, and we're sharing it with our product and leadership teams, as improving secondary liquidity is something we think about seriously. Thank you again for the considered feedback. If you'd like to discuss your portfolio or the realistic options available to you, please reach out to us at contact@getstake.com.
Application issue
Response from developer
Hello, we're sorry to hear that you're facing issues opening the app. Could you kindly reach out to our team at contact@getstake.com so that they can look into this for you?
Don’t invest
While rental income is promised, various deductions and charges significantly reduce the returns. My money has been stuck for a long time, and exiting has been frustrating. I would not recommend it to anyone looking to protect their hard-earned savings.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry exiting has been a frustrating experience for you. Let us address each point honestly. On liquidity, you're right that funds invested through Stake can't be accessed quickly, and this is disclosed before every investment. Real estate is a long-term asset with an intended investment period of four to five years on our platform, at the end of which properties are sold and proceeds returned to all shareholders. Exit Windows every May and November are an available option for exiting earlier, but they're a peer-to-peer market dependent on buyer demand, sales aren't guaranteed, and early exits often mean a discount, which is why we don't necessarily recommend them. Demand in recent windows has been softer given broader market conditions, and we understand the frustration that creates for anyone needing their funds sooner. On returns and charges, every deduction is disclosed upfront, with all fees published in our help centre and each property's costs, such as service charges, maintenance and management fees, itemised in the projections before you invest and reported transparently afterwards. These are the genuine running costs of owning real estate rather than hidden charges. On realised outcomes, the platform has completed more than 40 full property exits with average holding periods of three to four years and average annualized returns of around 10%, with proceeds returned directly to shareholders, so for investors able to hold for the intended period, the model has delivered. Stake is designed for long-term capital rather than savings you may need access to, and your closing advice is fair in that sense. If you'd like us to review your portfolio and the realistic options available to you, please reach out to us at contact@getstake.com.
Very illiquid assets
Response from developer
Thank you for this balanced feedback, and we appreciate the kind words on the app. You've described the liquidity trade-off fairly, and it deserves a straightforward response rather than a defensive one. You're right that Stake isn't suited to funds you may need at short notice. Real estate is a long-term asset, and the intended investment period for properties on the platform is four to five years, at the end of which properties are sold and proceeds are returned to all shareholders. Exit Windows, held every May and November, are an available option for exiting earlier, but they're a peer-to-peer market dependent on buyer demand, and as you note, early exits often mean accepting a discount, which is why they're not a route we necessarily recommend. This is disclosed before investing, and your advice to consider it carefully is advice we'd echo ourselves. Where we'd add context is on how the intended exit route has actually performed. The platform has now completed more than 40 full property exits, with average holding periods of three to four years and average annualized returns of around 10%, with proceeds returned directly to all shareholders in each case. For investors able to hold for the intended period, that's the exit mechanism the platform is built around, rather than the Exit Windows. If you'd like to discuss your own portfolio and options, please reach out to us at contact@getstake.com and we'll gladly assist.
Just don’t
Worst investment decision I made
Worst investment
For clarity, the shares listed for sale by other investors—like me—exceed 350 different units with varying share values. With such a large volume of listings, it is impossible to expect your share to be sold within a selling window that lasts only two weeks every six months.
Therefore, DO NOT DO NOT invest your money in this place.
Response from developer
Thank you for taking the time to share this, and we're sorry your attempts to sell through recent Exit Windows haven't been successful. We understand the frustration, and you deserve a straight answer. Exit Windows operate as a peer-to-peer market where shares are sold to other investors, so liquidity depends on buyer demand, and this is disclosed before investing and at the point of listing. It's true that demand in therecent window has been softer than usual given broader market conditions, with more investors listing than buying, which is why some listings haven't sold even at a discount. We won't pretend otherwise. What we'd want any reader to also know is that Exit Windows aren't the only route through which investors recover capital. Properties are acquired with an intended holding period, and when a property is sold, whether through appreciation targets being met or an investor-approved full sale, proceeds are returned to all shareholders directly, several of which are in progress at the moment. In the meantime, unsold shares continue to earn rental income from tenanted properties, so your investment continues to work while it's held. We'd welcome the chance to review your specific portfolio and take you through the realistic options available to you, including upcoming property sales that may involve your holdings. Please reach out to us at contact@getstake.com
Marketing ROI vs reality is very different I invested expecting around 10% returns, but actual retur
I invested expecting around 10% returns, but actual returns are closer to 4–5%. The difference comes from fees, service charges, and other costs that are not clearly highlighted in the main ROI figure. The platform works fine, but the expectations set by marketing are not realistic.
Response from developer
We’re sorry to hear about your frustration. Real estate is a long-term investment, and our goal is to help investors achieve optimal returns by holding properties for 3–5 years, ideally until full sale. The exit window is designed as an optional liquidity event for those who wish to sell early, but as with any secondary market, sales depend on buyer demand. The option to offer shares at a discount is simply to improve liquidity, it’s not mandatory. Investors are free to list their shares at market value if they prefer. We remain fully aligned with our investors’ success and are always transparent about how valuations and exits work.
Feels Transparent at First, But Your Money Gets Stuck
In the making 123
Bad investment
Response from developer
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience hasn’t met your expectations. Real estate is generally a long-term investment, and short-term price movements can occur depending on market conditions and liquidity in the secondary market. It’s also important to note that all properties that have completed their lifecycle and exited on the platform so far have achieved their projected returns for investors. Regarding liquidity, withdrawals are structured around scheduled exit windows to maintain stability for all investors and the underlying property. We understand this may not suit everyone’s investment horizon, and we appreciate you giving Stake a try. If you’d like, our team would be happy to review your portfolio with you and provide further context.
Over promised and under delivered
They stopped taking fund transfers from Indian Bank
Response from developer
Hello, yes, we're sorry about these regulations. Indian clients can still invest via bank transfer. If you have any question regarding the process, please contact our team at contact@getstake.com so that they can assist with the process.
Great experience
French
Response from developer
Merci pour votre suggestion. Nous ne manquerons pas de la transmettre à notre équipe, car nous continuons d'ajouter des fonctionnalités pour nos clients internationaux.
User-friendly
Future of wealthy communities
Not able to sell my property even at loss as there is no buyer for the amount the property is value
Response from developer
Hi Ansar, thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the frustration with the timeline for receiving payments after selling your shares, and we’d like to clarify the process. The transfer of funds typically takes place after the biannual Exit Window closes, as we ensure all transactions are processed securely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. While this can sometimes take up to 60 days, we are actively exploring ways to streamline this process to make it faster and more convenient for our investors. We value your patience and support as we work to improve the experience for all our users. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please feel free to get in touch with our team at contact@getstake.com for further assistance.
Glitch
I feel this can lead to major security concerns.
Fraud app
Response from developer
Hello, if you're facing any issues deleting your account, please contact our team at contact@getstake.com and they'll be able to assist you.
