Manchester’s real estate scene in August witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.

Among the 98 flats changing hands, a select few stood out for their significant price differences, offering buyers advantageous deals in the market. Here’s an exclusive look at the top 10 homes that fetched prices notably lower than their initial asking rates.

The properties outlined in the list below consist of the same type of property: flats. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of August, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

10. £11,000 (6%) below asking – Meadow Court, Hackness Road, Chorlton

The sale of a flat in Meadow Court, Hackness Road was finalised on July 1. It was originally listed for £175,000 and was sold for £164,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 16 days, displaying a 6% price reduction. The home has a living area of 495 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £331. The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated E.

9. £11,250 (4%) below asking – Old Lansdowne Road, Didsbury West

The sale of a flat at 13 – 15 Old Lansdowne Road in the M20 postcode area was finalised on June 19. It was originally listed for £290,000 and was sold for £278,750 after it had been on the market for four months and 25 days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 866 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £322. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated D.

8. £12,950 (5%) below asking – Chester Road, Deansgate

This flat at Castlegate, 2 Chester Road in the M15 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £264,950 and settled at £252,000 after it had been on the market for four months and 17 days, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 763 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £330. The property consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was completed on 17 June.

7. £15,000 (5%) below asking – Worsley Street, Hulme

Listed at £275,000, this detached house at Worsley Street in Hulme settled at £260,000 after eight months and eight days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 1,162 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £224. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 19 June.

6. £15,000 (8%) below asking – Hornbeam Way, Cheetham

A flat in Barton Place, 3 Hornbeam Way in the M4 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £200,000, it settled at £185,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 635 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £291. The property comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building holds a B energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 16 June.

5. £20,000 (9%) below asking – Cotton Street, Ancoats & Beswick

Featuring one bedroom and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this flat at Cotton Street in Ancoats & Beswick, changed hands. Originally listed for £230,000, it sold at £210,000 after a 9% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 15 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 15 June. The home has a living area of 514 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £409.

4. £23,000 (12%) below asking – Boundary Lane, Hulme

This flat at 71 Boundary Lane in the M15 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £200,000 and settled at £177,000, undergoing a 12% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 463 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £382. The property has one bedroom and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated B. The sale was finalised on 25 June.

3. £25,000 (8%) below asking – Culvercliff Walk, Deansgate

Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this flat at Culvercliff Walk in Deansgate, changed hands. Originally listed for £325,000, it sold at £300,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 16 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 17 July. The home has a living area of 790 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £380.

2. £30,000 (8%) below asking – Wilmslow Road, Didsbury West

The sale of a flat at Wilmslow Road in Didsbury West was finalised on July 10. It was originally listed for £400,000 and was sold for £370,000 after it had been on the market for four months and four days, displaying a 8% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,109 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £334. The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C.

1. £30,050 (8%) below asking – Whitworth Street, Piccadilly

A flat in Whitworth Street in Piccadilly also has new owners. Initially listed for £380,000, it settled at £349,950, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of eight days. Covering 807 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £434. The property consists of three bedrooms, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of B. The sale was settled on 15 June.