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

Among the 79 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 December, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

10. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Thompson Street, Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a B energy efficiency rating, this house at Thompson Street in the M40 postcode area, has been purchased. Originally listed for £275,000, it sold at £265,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and six days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 27 October. The home has a living area of 1,033 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £257.

9. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Maple Grove, Moston

With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Maple Grove in the M40 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £240,000, it sold at £230,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for five months and 15 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 November. The home has a living area of 1,054 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £218.

8. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Branston Road, Charlestown

Listed at £220,000, this detached house at Branston Road in the M40 postcode area settled at £210,000 after 14 days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 721 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £291. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 28 October.

7. £15,000 (3%) below asking – Brayton Avenue, Didsbury East

This house at Brayton Avenue in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £550,000 and settled at £535,000 after it had been on the market for 15 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,075 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £498. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 30 October.

6. £15,000 (3%) below asking – Egerton Road South, Chorlton Park

A house at Egerton Road South in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £485,000, it settled at £470,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for two months and 16 days. Covering 1,151 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £408. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was finalised on 30 October.

5. £15,000 (6%) below asking – Armadale Avenue, Charlestown

The sale of the house at Armadale Avenue in the M9 postcode area was finalised on October 23. It was originally listed for £240,000 and was sold for £225,000 after it had been on the market for four months and 27 days, displaying a 6% price reduction. The home has a living area of 979 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £230. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C.

4. £17,500 (5%) below asking – Parkbrook Road, Baguley

The sale of the house at Parkbrook Road in the M23 postcode area was finalised on October 22. It was originally listed for £345,000 and was sold for £327,500 after it had been on the market for seven months and 13 days, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 871 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £376. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

3. £19,995 (8%) below asking – Calcot Walk, Baguley

With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Calcot Walk in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £259,995, it sold at £240,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 25 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 26 October. The home has a living area of 861 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £279.

2. £20,000 (6%) below asking – Banstead Avenue, Northenden

A house at Banstead Avenue in the M22 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £325,000, it settled at £305,000, marking a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of three months and 22 days. Covering 936 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £326. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was completed on 16 October.

1. £25,000 (8%) below asking – Selstead Road, Woodhouse Park

Listed at £325,000, this detached house at Selstead Road in the M22 postcode area settled at £300,000 after one month and 12 days on the market, reflecting a 8% price reduction. Spanning 1,162 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £258. Featuring three bedrooms and four bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 9 November.