ASK535: Will tokenisation change UK property? PLUS: Can you use a buy-to-let mortgage for short lets?

Could tokenising property on the blockchain actually revolutionise how we buy and sell in the UK? And if you’re planning to do short-term lets, could the wrong mortgage choice put your entire investment at risk?

Your questions answered on Ask Rob & Rob.

• (00:46) Robert’s wondering whether the tokenisation of real estate assets could soon become a reality in the UK. Could there be any opportunities there? Rob B explains why, despite the technology being raring to go, the centuries-old UK conveyancing system and Land Registry mean it may take a while.
• (03:53) Sara is buying a one-bed flat in Leeds under a limited company. Should she go for a standard buy-to-let mortgage or a short-let mortgage? Rob D warns against using a regular mortgage, even if brokers suggest it’s fine.

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