SortRefer has reported its strongest ever monthly performance with March 2026 delivering record instruction volumes and double-digit growth across its core services.
The conveyancing and legal services provider saw overall instructions rise by 16% during the month, driven by continued demand from brokers and home movers.
Conveyancing activity was a key contributor, also increasing by 16%, with remortgage instructions up 15% and transactional cases rising by 4%, pointing to steady underlying market activity.
The uplift extended across the wider business, with surveys recording the second-best month on record, while specialist property reports and independent legal advice both grew by 6%.
STABLE PURCHASE ACTIVITY
The performance comes as the sector continues to see strong remortgage demand alongside stable purchase activity, despite ongoing pressures on affordability and transaction timelines.
Kevin Tunnicliffe (main picture), Chief Executive of Sort Group, says: “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, adds: “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.”
