Lambert Smith Hampton has predicted that Q4 results will continue to show the South East outperforming all other regions outside London.
The consultancy firm estimates there is more than £93m worth of south east property being dealt with by solicitors, and £580m on the market.
This follows a third quarter that saw investments total £526.4m.
High prices in London are identified as a major contributor to the recent surge in activity in the South East. For the first time since Q1 2011 regional transactions were greater than those in London.