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

Among the 11 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 listed below encompass detached houses, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of January, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

5. £1500 (1%) below asking – Hopcroft Close, Higher Blackley

Listed at £270,000, this detached house at Hopcroft Close in the M9 postcode area settled at £268,500 after five months and 11 days on the market, reflecting a 1% price reduction. Spanning 953 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £282. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 27 November.

4. £2500 (1%) below asking – Victoria Avenue East, Charlestown

A house at Victoria Avenue East in the M40 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £350,000, it settled at £347,500, marking a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of eight days. Covering 1,323 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £263. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 5 December.

3. £6000 (2%) below asking – Elmwood Grove, Harpurhey

The sale of the house at Elmwood Grove in the M9 postcode area was finalised on November 28. It was originally listed for £300,000 and was sold for £294,000 after it had been on the market for 28 days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,054 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £279. The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated B.

2. £15,000 (1%) below asking – Corkland Road, Chorlton Park

With six bedrooms and three bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Corkland Road in the M21 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £1,085,000, it sold at £1,070,000 after a 1% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 29 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 18 November. The home has a living area of 2,335 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £458.

1. £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 £400,000 and settled at £385,000 after it had been on the market for 14 days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 904 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £426. The property comprises three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was finalised on 28 November.