Hamptons International has reported a 24% increase in the number of net sales achieved in July 2010, compared with July 2009.

Net sales across the Hamptons network increased by 24% from July 2009, a 12% increase on June 2010m while new property instructions increased by 24% compared with July 2009. Prices have fallen by an average of 5%, following increases of 5% earlier in the year.

Marc Goldberg, head of sales at Hamptons International, said: “As predicted