London’s high-end property world is at its most revealing when its advisers, financiers and private client specialists are in the same room.
That was the premise behind the inaugural Summer Social at The Hurlingham Club, hosted on 3 July 2026 by Enness Global, UK Sotheby’s International Realty and Lumley Insurance.
More than 500 guests attended, making the event a notable gathering for professionals working across prime property, finance, insurance, wealth management and advisory services.
At a glance
- Enness Global, UK Sotheby’s International Realty and Lumley Insurance hosted the first Summer Social at The Hurlingham Club on 3 July 2026.
- The event brought together more than 500 professionals from luxury property, finance, insurance, wealth management and professional services.
- Rory Bremner and Barry Hearn appeared as part of a programme designed around networking, insight and entertainment.
A private client gathering with serious reach
The Summer Social was designed as a networking platform for the private client ecosystem, where property advisers, lenders, insurers, lawyers and wealth specialists increasingly work across the same client needs.
Its guest list reflected the breadth of that market, with attendance from both the luxury property sector and the wider professional services community.
The event was hosted in partnership with IFX Payments, Capital Services Group and Sytner Group West London, adding further weight to the afternoon’s cross-sector positioning.
For a first edition, the scale was notable.
Rory Bremner and Barry Hearn add energy to the programme
The afternoon’s entertainment carried more substance than a standard summer reception.
Comedian and impressionist Rory Bremner appeared alongside legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn, bringing a mix of wit, performance and business perspective to the programme.
Their presence helped frame the event as more than a networking fixture, giving guests a reason to stay engaged beyond the usual exchange of cards and introductions.
London’s prime market stays in focus
The event also arrived at a moment when the upper end of the UK property market is being shaped by global wealth movement, strategic relocation and long-term lifestyle decisions.
Alex Isidro, Managing Director at UK Sotheby’s International Realty, said the turnout at the Hurlingham Summer Social highlighted “the enduring appeal of the UK capital.”
He added that the event showed “a deep, sophisticated commitment to London,” with elite buyers looking beyond short-term fluctuations and placing greater emphasis on lifestyle value and longevity.
That perspective sits neatly with the current mood at the top of the market, where quality assets and highly tailored advice matter more than volume.
Advisory networks become part of the luxury infrastructure
For ultra-high-net-worth clients, the purchase of a prime home is rarely just a property decision.
Cross-border finance, legal structuring, insurance, tax planning and family office considerations often sit around the same transaction, particularly when clients are relocating or managing international portfolios.
Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global, noted that ultra-high-net-worth individuals are increasingly relying on sophisticated finance, legal and insurance structures to protect and optimise shifting assets.
That is where events like the Summer Social become commercially meaningful, creating a private setting for professionals whose work often overlaps but who may not otherwise meet in one place.
If the first edition is any indication, the Summer Social has a clear role to play in London’s private client calendar, especially for those watching how luxury property, wealth and advisory services continue to converge.
