Britain's housing market had its slowest month in more than a year in February as a rush by buyers to close deals ahead of the expiry of a tax break ran out of steam, a survey published on Thursday showed.

UK housing market momentum slowed in February – surveyors - Concerns over stamp duty changes, interest rates, inflation and global events appear to be dampening home-buyer confidence, the report said.

The latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reveals that housing market activity is slowing due to the upcoming stamp duty hike, as well as “international economic uncertainties”