Location: Prime Central London

Buying agency's H1 data shows houses overtaking flats, suburban neighbourhoods outpacing central London and off-market deals becoming increasingly dominant.

PrimeResi's snapshot of eye-catching transactions from the first half of the year, from record-breaking mansions to trophy penthouses.

Latest sale raises £37mn, with Belgravia mews project selling £200k above guide.

Fin Chesterman has been promoted to Head of Prime Central London as the agency looks to expand its reach across the capital.

1810 townhouse was previously described as 'an archetypal London trophy home in the archetypal trophy location'.

'All the biggest deals over the last six months have been to either wealthy American or Gulf families,' says Beauchamp Estates, with US HNWIs behind nearly a third of Mayfair sales above £5mn in 2026…

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The agency says the launch of its self-employed broker model has generated a 'hugely positive' response as wider growth plans target 36 London markets.

The designer-developer has opened the doors to five show homes at Vabel Townhouse, with four more due to follow later this year.

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The annual five-a-side tournament attracted its biggest field to date, bringing together firms from across the resi sector and culminating in a dramatic final.

Updated with party pictures: 'Deals - and outstanding deals at that - are still being done,' says LonRes' Anthony Payne, as firms including Savills, Chestertons, DDRE Global, UK Sotheby's and Black Brick…