conveybuddy has recorded a sharp rise in overall activity in the first quarter of 2026, driven by an increase in business brought forward into March, a shift towards remortgage-led activity and a continued increase in broker usage of the platform.

The conveyancing distributor found that total instructions jumped by over 50% quarter-on-quarter, due to a period of steady increasing activity in January and February, followed by market volatility in March, which saw lenders withdraw products and adjust pricing.

This resulted in brokers accelerating cases and securing deals for clients ahead of rate changes.

As a result, conveybuddy recorded a large volume of business being brought forward into March, particularly within the remortgage space, as brokers were able to act quickly on behalf of existing borrowers in response to lender deadlines.

Chief executive officer at conveybuddy, Harpal Singh, said: "Q1 was shaped by a very different set of dynamics compared to the end of last year. Rather than clients holding back, we saw brokers and their clients bringing decisions forward, particularly during March when it was vital they responded quickly to lenders withdrawing products and changing rates.

"What we reported in March was a clear reaction to those market movements, but what the broader quarterly data shows is the wider impact of that behaviour. A significant volume of business was effectively pulled forward, especially in the remortgage space where clients could act more quickly."

conveybuddy suggested there is an ongoing focus on cost certainty and clear pricing for clients among brokers, especially during periods of rate volatility.

"What’s been particularly noticeable is conveyancing is no longer treated as a later step," Singh added. "Brokers are making those decisions alongside the mortgage recommendation because they understand any delay at that stage can put the client’s position at risk.

"Looking ahead, it’s possible that some of this activity would have otherwise taken place later in the year, so we may see a more uneven pattern in the months ahead. However, what remains constant is the need for a conveyancing process that can keep up with how quickly the mortgage market now moves."

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