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

Out of the 26 flats exchanging ownership, a select few captured attention due to noteworthy price differences from their listed price, providing buyers with advantageous deals in the market. Here is an overview of the top 10 homes that achieved prices notably below their initial asking rates.

The properties listed below encompass flats, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

£5000 (2%) below asking – Etchells Road, Broadheath

With two bedrooms, this flat at Stonebrook, 11 Etchells Road in the WA14 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £250,000, it sold at £245,000 after a 2% reduction in price after it had been on the market for five months and 17 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 27 January. The home has a living area of 667 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £367.

£5000 (2%) below asking – Legwood Court, Urmston

The sale of a flat in 13 Legwood Court in the M41 postcode area was finalised on January 14. It was originally listed for £210,000 and was sold for £205,000 after it had been on the market for two months and four days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 635 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £323. The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom.

£5000 (3%) below asking – Lambourn Road, Davyhulme West

A flat at 29 Lambourn Road in the M41 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £185,000, it settled at £180,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for 28 days. Covering 548 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £328. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was settled on 23 January.

£5000 (3%) below asking – Hope Road, Priory

Listed at £170,000, this detached house at Brindley Lodge, 2 Hope Road in the M33 postcode area settled at £165,000 after four months and 26 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 516 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £320. Featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 21 January.

£6000 below asking – Ashfield Road, Urmston

This flat in Ashfield Court, 2 Ashfield Road in the M41 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £125,000 and settled at £119,000 after it had been on the market for 29 days, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 441 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £270. The property has one bedroom and one bathroom. The sale was finalised on 22 January.

£15,000 below asking – Roseville Mews, Priory

A flat in The Courtyard, 1 Roseville Mews in the M33 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £250,000, it settled at £235,000, marking a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of three months and 20 days. Covering 785 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £299. The property consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 24 February.

£19,000 below asking – Ashton Lane, Ashton upon Mersey

Featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, this flat at 21 – 25 Ashton Lane in the M33 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £130,000, it sold at £111,000 after a 15% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 February. The home has a living area of 387 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £287.

£30,000 below asking – Northenden Road, Priory

Leading the pack is a property, selling for £260,000, marking the highest difference between the listing and the sold price in Trafford in March. It was initially listed for £290,000, which means the price was reduced by 10% when the transfer of ownership was settled on 9 February. The price per square foot ended up at £316. A 824 sqft flat is located at Holly Grange, 66 – 68 Northenden Road in the M33 postcode area, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.