Inheritance tax change bringing pensions into IHT scope
Tuesday 6th April, 2027
The UK government is changing rules so most unused pension pots and pension death benefits will now count as part of a deceased person’s estate for Inheritance Tax, creating new reporting and payment responsibilities from the implementation date. This gives Rightmove’s PR team a chance to comment on how the change could affect homeowners’ and downsizers’ estate planning, property sale timelines and the UK housing market more broadly as more people reassess how to pass on property and pensions.
Why have we flagged this?
The change may prompt homeowners to rethink downsizing and when to sell, giving you a credible opportunity to share Rightmove data on property decisions and market behaviour.
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