Homebuyers in Sussex could face a less stressful time under Government plans to speed up the buying process.

The Government is considering making a system of "sellers' packs" - which have been on trial in Bristol - the law across England and Wales.

Under the trial, the number of house sales falling through was cut by half and potential buyers saved thousands of pounds in survey and legal fees.

The sellers' packs would shift the burden of meeting mortgage lenders' requirements on to the property seller, rather than than the buyer.

Under the scheme, potential home buyers would receive from the seller an information pack containing a survey, draft contract and search details.

The idea is to place as much information on the table at the start of the house-buying process, cutting out much of the cause of disputes further down the line.

The cost of the packs is expected to be between £500 to £700, which would be met by the seller. Critics argue the cost of the packs could put off people in poorer areas or areas where property prices are low from putting their property on the market.

Trial results showed over 80 per cent of buyers were satisfied with the new process.

Buying a house can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life, but the Government hopes its planned scheme will cut out much of the causes of anxiety. Under the trial, homes sold using the new packs saw the time between offer and exchange of contracts cut from over two weeks to two days.