First Complete and Pink have reported that their mortgage, protection and general insurance sales reached record highs in March 2017.

The networks, which are both part of LSL Property Services, together submitted a total of 7151 mortgage applications, an increase of more than 800 applications on their previous most successful month, whilst mortgage lending reached £1.31 billion in March.

In addition, almost 120 individuals from both networks secured over £3 million worth of lending each in March,a 21% increase on the previous highest number of sellers.

First Complete and Pink also had a record month when selling protection. Appointed Representatives in each network submitted 8548 protection applications, 17% more than their previous best. The protection API also increased in March, reaching an all-time high of £3.22 million.

General insurance business also grew in March, with total sales reaching a monthly record of £387,857, as the number of GI cases reached 1240.

Toni Smith, sales operations director at First Complete, said: “Looking at these statistics we can, once again, see how the First Complete and Pink mortgage networks continue to be amongst the best performing in the market. Despite lending softening across the market, our advisers have posted their best ever month.

“These figures highlight the success brought about by the hard-working individuals in our network, who strive to provide their clients with the best possible service.

“Looking ahead, we hope to continue this success by ensuring our brokers receive the support they need in today’s fast changing market.”