The property market in Stockport during March showcased compelling transactions, particularly homes that were successfully sold below their initial listing prices.

Within the 36 detached house transactions, a handful distinguished themselves with substantial price disparities, presenting buyers with advantageous opportunities in the market. Here are the top 10 homes that secured prices significantly below their initial asking rates.

The properties outlined in the list below consist of the same type of property: detached houses. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of March, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

£10,000 below asking – Firsby Avenue, Bredbury and Woodley

The sale of the house at Firsby Avenue in the SK6 postcode area was finalised on February 6. It was originally listed for £280,000 and was sold for £270,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 29 days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 796 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £339. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom.

£14,999 below asking – The Downs, Cheadle and Gatley

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this house at The Downs in the SK8 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £499,999, it sold at £485,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for five months and 23 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 January. The home has a living area of 1,571 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £309.

£15,000 below asking – Milverton Drive, Bramhall South and Woodford

A house at Milverton Drive in the SK7 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £900,000, it settled at £885,000, marking a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 3 months. Covering 1,862 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £475. The property consists of five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was completed on 16 January.

£25,000 below asking – Pilot Close, Bramhall South and Woodford

This house at Pilot Close in the SK7 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £625,000 and settled at £600,000 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 1,270 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £472. The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 9 February.

£45,000 below asking – Hall Moss Lane, Bramhall South and Woodford

The sale of the house in Hall Moss Lane in the SK7 postcode area was finalised on February 2. It was originally listed for £850,000 and was sold for £805,000 after it had been on the market for five months and 16 days, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,786 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £451. The property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

£50,000 (5%) below asking – Fieldhouse Lane, Marple South and High Lane

Listed at £950,000, this detached house in Fieldhouse Lane in the SK6 postcode area settled at £900,000 after one month and six days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 2,206 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £408. Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February.

£50,000 (10%) below asking – Rochester Grove, Hazel Grove

A house at Rochester Grove in the SK7 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £500,000, it settled at £450,000, marking a 10% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 1,550 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £290. The property consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 18 February.

£55,000 below asking – Marple Road, Offerton

With three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Marple Road in the SK2 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £375,000, it sold at £320,000 after a 15% reduction in price after it had been on the market for three months and 28 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 February. The home has a living area of 1,011 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £317.

£80,000 below asking – Bramhall Park Road, Bramhall North

The sale of the house in Bramhall Park Road in the SK7 postcode area was finalised on January 15. It was originally listed for £1,500,000 and was sold for £1,420,000 after it had been on the market for six months and 19 days, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 3,369 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £421. The property has six bedrooms and three bathrooms.

£120,000 below asking – Brookfield Crescent, Cheadle and Gatley

Topping the list is a property that commenced its listing at £900,000, and sold for £780,000, leading the pack in terms of the highest difference between the listing and sold price in Stockport in March. It underwent a 13% price reduction to attain its eventual selling price. Calculating at £376 per square foot, this 2,074-square-foot house is located at Brookfield Crescent in the SK8 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 12 February. The property comprises five bedrooms and three bathrooms.