If you happen to come across a guy with a Surrey accent, the chances are he'll have a hoard of eager girls in tow.

A national survey has revealed that, contrary to the beliefs of die-hard romantics, money still is an important factor when picking a dating partner, and 77 per cent of people think that Surrey boys' accents are a good indication of wealth.

And it seems that average earnings are likely to be of little interest to girls, many of whom admit that they are seeking a man who earns ?35,000 or more.

In terms of appearance, fake sun-tans are out and the casual look is definitely in, with nearly half of respondents to the poll - conducted for Five's new television quiz show Payday - claiming that guys who earned over ?100,000 were most likely to opt for jeans, t-shirts and trainers.

Alex Menzies, deputy commissioning editor with Five, told the Scotsman: "They say you can't judge a book by its cover and you certainly can't judge a person by the clothes they wear or the way they speak.

"But wealth is now the biggest motivator for love, though it's tricky to know who's got a big piggy bank or an empty wallet," he added.

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