The proportion of surveyors reporting a drop in new homebuyer enquiries has risen to its highest level since 2008, amid Brexit uncertainty.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) published figures indicating weakening buyer sentiment in June.

The poll of 326 surveyors, carried out after the 23 June result, shows a net balance of 36% more surveyors reporting new enquiries had fallen rather than increased in the month of June. The figure is the highest negative net balance since 2008. London saw the largest fall in buyer interest, with 58% more surveyors reporting a fall rather than increase in enquiries.