Manchester’s real estate scene in September witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 68 semi-detached houses 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 in the list below concern semi-detached houses, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of September, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

10. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Heathside Road, Withington
Listed at £315,000, this detached house at Heathside Road in the M20 postcode area settled at £305,000 after 22 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 934 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £327. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 12 August.

9. £15,000 (2%) below asking – Atwood Road, Didsbury East
This house at Atwood Road in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £950,000 and settled at £935,000 after it had been on the market for one month and one day, undergoing a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 2,958 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £316. The property comprises six bedrooms and four bathrooms, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 23 July.

8. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Cedarwood Close, Northenden
A house at Cedarwood Close in Northenden also has new owners. Initially listed for £385,000, it settled at £370,000, marking a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 22 days. Covering 1,336 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £277. The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 4 August.

7. £15,000 (5%) below asking – Mendip Avenue, Sharston
The sale of the house at Mendip Avenue in the M22 postcode area was finalised on August 5. It was originally listed for £315,000 and was sold for £300,000, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 656 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £457. The property consists of four bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.

6. £15,000 (5%) below asking – Haversham Road, Crumpsall
Listed at £280,000, this detached house at Haversham Road in Crumpsall settled at £265,000 after 11 months and 17 days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 958 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £277. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 4 August.

5. £15,000 (6%) below asking – Maltby Road, Baguley
With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Maltby Road in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £255,000, it sold at £240,000 after a 6% reduction in price after it had been on the market for eight days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 7 August. The home has a living area of 882 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £272.

4. £20,000 (2%) below asking – Parsonage Road, Withington
The sale of the house at Parsonage Road in Withington was finalised on August 4. It was originally listed for £1,000,000 and was sold for £980,000 after it had been on the market for 28 days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 3,933 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £249. The property has five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated E.

3. £20,000 (4%) below asking – Fairway Avenue, Brooklands
Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Fairway Avenue in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £500,000, it sold at £480,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 28 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 30 July. The home has a living area of 1,204 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £399.

2. £25,000 (9%) below asking – Oadby Close, Longsight
A house at Oadby Close in Longsight also has new owners. Initially listed for £265,000, it settled at £240,000, marking a 9% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for one month and five days. Covering 786 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £305. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated B. The sale was completed on 3 August.

1. £35,000 (15%) below asking – Northwold Drive, Charlestown
Listed at £230,000, this detached house at Northwold Drive in the M9 postcode area settled at £195,000, reflecting a 15% price reduction. Spanning 613 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £318. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 17 July.