Manchester’s real estate scene in January 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 in the list below concern semi-detached houses, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of January, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

10. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Pencombe Close, Longsight

The sale of the house at Pencombe Close in the M12 postcode area was finalised on December 16. It was originally listed for £240,000 and was sold for £230,000 after it had been on the market for two months and three days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 624 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £369. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C.

9. £11,000 (3%) below asking – Wharton Avenue, Chorlton Park

Featuring three bedrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Wharton Avenue in the M21 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £350,000, it sold at £339,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 30 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 5 December. The home has a living area of 764 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £444.

8. £12,500 (3%) below asking – Morningside Drive, Didsbury East

A house at Morningside Drive in the M20 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £425,000, it settled at £412,500, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of three months and one day. Covering 1,140 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £362. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 14 November.

7. £14,000 (3%) below asking – Daresbury Road, Chorlton

The sale of the house at Daresbury Road in the M21 postcode area was finalised on November 21. It was originally listed for £500,000 and was sold for £486,000 after it had been on the market for 29 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,033 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £470. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

6. £14,000 (6%) below asking – Nettleton Grove, Moston

Listed at £235,000, this detached house at Nettleton Grove in the M9 postcode area settled at £221,000 after four months and 11 days on the market, reflecting a 6% price reduction. Spanning 1,216 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £182. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 14 November.

5. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range

This house at Cromwell Avenue in the M16 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £425,000 and settled at £410,000 after it had been on the market for one month and five days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,474 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £278. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated E. The sale was settled on 5 December.

4. £15,000 (5%) below asking – Goldcrest Close, Sharston

With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Goldcrest Close in the M22 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £315,000, it sold at £300,000 after a 5% reduction in price after it had been on the market for three months and seven days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 19 November. The home has a living area of 645 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £465.

3. £15,000 (6%) below asking – Desmond Road, Sharston

The sale of the house at Desmond Road in the M22 postcode area was finalised on December 10. It was originally listed for £240,000 and was sold for £225,000 after it had been on the market for eight months and 14 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.

2. £30,000 (3%) below asking – Moorland Road, Didsbury East

Listed at £1,150,000, this detached house at Moorland Road in the M20 postcode area settled at £1,120,000 after one month and 11 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 3,121 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £359. Featuring six bedrooms and four bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 19 November.

1. £30,000 (4%) below asking – Ashwood Avenue, Didsbury West

This house at Ashwood Avenue in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £770,000 and settled at £740,000 after it had been on the market for 3 months, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,786 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £414. The property comprises four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 12 December.