SortRefer launches snagging reports service for brokers

The new service expands the range of services available to introducers while also creating an additional revenue opportunity.

Related topics:  New build,  SortRefer
Rozi Jones | Editor, Financial Reporter
19th May 2026
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SortRefer has partnered with The Professional Snagging Company to support buyers of new-build properties, with added referral opportunities for their introducers.

The new snagging reports aim to help brokers and their clients identify defects early, providing greater reassurance during the homebuying process. 

Delivered in partnership with The Professional Snagging Company, the proposition expands the range of services available to introducers while also creating an additional revenue opportunity.

Reducing potential stress for clients purchasing new-build properties, the reports includes a professional snagging inspection and covers a wide range of property checks including: paintwork, plastering, joinery, doors, finishes, kitchens, bathrooms, fittings, appliances, plumbing, heating, electrics, lighting, windows, ventilation, locks, sealants, brickwork, roofing, drainage, gutters, paths, driveways, fencing and landscaping. 

Quotations are generated quickly through the SortRefer platform with the additional option for them to be sent directly to clients. 

Following instruction, The Professional Snagging Company will contact clients directly to arrange an appointment. The report is supplied directly to clients within 48 hours of inspection and offered across England, Wales and parts of Scotland.

Kevin Tunnicliffe, CEO of Sort Group, commented: “We’re delighted to introduce snagging reports to our growing range of services. Purchasing a new-build home should be an exciting experience, but defects and unfinished work can quickly create frustration and stress for buyers.

"By partnering with The Professional Snagging Company, we’re giving brokers another valuable service to offer clients, while helping homeowners move into their new property with greater confidence and peace of mind.”

Andrew Sadler, SortRefer's business manager, said: “We’re always looking to work with trusted partners to deliver value to our introducers and their clients. Our partnership with The Professional Snagging Company allows us to offer a high-quality, professional service that supports buyers through an important stage of the new-build journey.”

Phil Lucas, managing director for The Professional Snagging Company, added: “Partnering with SortRefer is a natural fit for The Professional Snagging Company. Buying a new-build home is a major investment, and an independent snagging inspection gives buyers reassurance and clarity at a critical stage of the process. We’re pleased to be working with SortRefer to help introducers offer added value through a trusted, professional service.”

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