SortRefer said March 2026 was its strongest month on record, with overall instructions up 16% year on year.

The conveyancing and legal services platform said the increase marked the highest monthly total in its history, with growth recorded across its core business lines.

Conveyancing instructions also rose by 16%, which the company said reflected continued demand from brokers and their clients. Within that, remortgage instructions increased by 15%, while transactional instructions were up 4%.

Elsewhere, SortRefer said surveys activity delivered its second-best month on record in March. Specialist Property Reports saw business rise by 6%, while Independent Legal Advice instructions also increased by 6%.

SortRefer, which launched in 2009, provides mortgage brokers and IFAs with access to conveyancing and related services through its portal, supporting clients through home moves and remortgages.

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Kevin Tunnicliffe (main picture), chief executive of Sort Group, said: “March 2026 represents a landmark moment for the business. Achieving record-breaking growth at this level clearly reflects the strength of our proposition, the trust our partners place in us, and the exceptional work of our team.

“It’s particularly encouraging to see such strong performance across both our core and ancillary service lines.”

Graham Le Bas, head of broker proposition, added: “These results highlight the continued confidence brokers have in SortRefer.

“Our focus has always been on delivering value, reliability, and service excellence, and it is fantastic to see that approach translating into sustained growth.

“We remain committed to supporting our partners as market conditions evolve.”