Manchester’s real estate scene in November witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 75 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 outlined in the list below consist of the same type of property: semi-detached houses. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of November, even if the transactions were prior to this month.
10. £12,000 (6%) below asking – Nuthurst Road, Moston
The sale of the house at Nuthurst Road in the M40 postcode area was finalised on September 18. It was originally listed for £190,000 and was sold for £178,000 after it had been on the market for 15 days, displaying a 6% price reduction. The home has a living area of 904 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £197. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

9. £12,500 (4%) below asking – Whernside Avenue, Moston
Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Whernside Avenue in Moston, changed hands. Originally listed for £280,000, it sold at £267,500 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 18 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 14 September. The home has a living area of 1,140 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £235.

8. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Kerscott Road, Brooklands
This house at Kerscott Road in the M23 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £340,000 and settled at £325,000 after it had been on the market for 21 days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 731 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £445. The property comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 7 October.

7. £25,000 (6%) below asking – Morningside Drive, Didsbury East
Listed at £395,000, this detached house at Morningside Drive in the M20 postcode area settled at £370,000 after two months and 23 days on the market, reflecting a 6% price reduction. Spanning 1,002 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £369. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 16 October.
6. £25,000 (8%) below asking – Kearsley Road, Crumpsall
The sale of the house at Kearsley Road in the M8 postcode area was finalised on October 5. It was originally listed for £325,000 and was sold for £300,000 after it had been on the market for 11 months and 16 days, displaying a 8% price reduction. The home has a living area of 871 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £344. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.
5. £30,000 (10%) below asking – Greenbrow Road, Baguley
A house at Greenbrow Road in the M23 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £315,000, it settled at £285,000, marking a 10% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 14 days. Covering 822 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £347. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated B. The sale was finalised on 25 September.

4. £30,000 (11%) below asking – Mauldeth Road West, Old Moat
This house at Mauldeth Road West in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £280,000 and settled at £250,000 after it had been on the market for four months and 17 days, undergoing a 11% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,001 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £250. The property offers three bedrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 1 October.

3. £40,000 (8%) below asking – Manley Road, Chorlton
Listed at £525,000, this detached house at Manley Road in the M21 postcode area settled at £485,000 after seven days on the market, reflecting a 8% price reduction. Spanning 1,130 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £429. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 30 September.

2. £50,000 (8%) below asking – Mellington Avenue, Didsbury East
Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Mellington Avenue in the M20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £600,000, it sold at £550,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for three months and six days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 8 October. The home has a living area of 1,497 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £367.

1. £121,800 (14%) below asking – Wood Road, Whalley Range
A house at Wood Road in the M16 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £850,000, it settled at £728,200, marking a 14% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for 21 days. Covering 2,734 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £266. The property consists of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D. The sale was completed on 7 October.