State pension age moving to 68
Wednesday 15th July, 2026
The UK plans to bring forward the rise of the state pension age to 68 to around 2037–39, meaning millions may need to work an extra year before claiming pension.
This gives Rightmove a chance to talk about how later retirement affects housing decisions and mortgage timing for UK buyers and renters.
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Why have we flagged this?
Raising state pension age is major national policy that will affect housing decisions for millions approaching retirement — Rightmove can offer data on downsizing, equity release and pension-linked moving trends.
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