Manchester’s real estate scene in July witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 59 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 July, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

10. £8000 (2%) below asking – Lees Hall Crescent, Withington
The sale of the house in Lees Hall Crescent in Withington was finalised on May 29. It was originally listed for £425,000 and was sold for £417,000 after it had been on the market for one month and eight days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,130 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £369. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

9. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Leyland Avenue, Didsbury East
A house at Leyland Avenue in Didsbury East also has new owners. Initially listed for £360,000, it settled at £350,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and five days. Covering 1,237 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £283. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was finalised on 18 May.

8. £15,000 (6%) below asking – Hazeldene Road, Moston
Featuring four bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Hazeldene Road in Moston, changed hands. Originally listed for £270,000, it sold at £255,000 after a 6% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 10 months and eight days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 22 May. The home has a living area of 861 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £296.

7. £19,000 (4%) below asking – Chapel Road, Northenden
This house at Chapel Road in Northenden has new owners. It was initially listed for £425,000 and settled at £406,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 19 days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,087 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £374. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was finalised on 18 May.

6. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Chandos Road South, Chorlton Park
Listed at £795,000, this detached house at Chandos Road South in Chorlton Park settled at £775,000 after two months and five days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 1,959 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £396. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms and a E energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 28 May.

5. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Sark Road, Chorlton
The sale of the house at Sark Road in Chorlton was finalised on June 12. It was originally listed for £750,000 and was sold for £730,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 15 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,905 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £383. The property consists of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C.

4. £20,000 (5%) below asking – Lancelot Road, Sharston
Listed at £400,000, this detached house at Lancelot Road in Sharston settled at £380,000 after seven months and 19 days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 1,259 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £302. Featuring four bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 29 May.

3. £20,000 (8%) below asking – Colwyn Avenue, Withington
This house at Colwyn Avenue in Withington has new owners. It was initially listed for £260,000 and settled at £240,000 after it had been on the market for three months and 12 days, undergoing a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 807 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £297. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 16 June.
2. £30,000 (4%) below asking – Broxbourne Close, Didsbury West
The sale of the house at Broxbourne Close in Didsbury West was finalised on May 15. It was originally listed for £690,000 and was sold for £660,000 after it had been on the market for seven months and 17 days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,485 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £444. The property offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated B.

1. £34,000 (5%) below asking – Longton Avenue, Old Moat
A house at Longton Avenue in Old Moat also has new owners. Initially listed for £750,000, it settled at £716,000, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for three months and 19 days. Covering 1,646 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £435. The property consists of five bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D. The sale was settled on 4 June.
