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

Among the 35 flats changing hands, a select few stood out for 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 flats, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of December, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

£3500 below asking – Hazel Road, Altrincham

Listed at £180,000, this detached house at 3 Hazel Road in the WA14 postcode area settled at £176,500, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 527 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £335. With one bedroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 6 November.

£5000 (2%) below asking – St Margarets Road, Altrincham

Listed at £270,000, this detached house at Limehurst, 7 St Margarets Road in the WA14 postcode area settled at £265,000 after 22 days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 785 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £338. Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 31 October.

£5000 (2%) below asking – Wellington Road, Timperley

A flat at 37 Wellington Road in the WA15 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £260,000, it settled at £255,000, marking a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for one month and five days. Covering 818 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £312. The property comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was completed on 27 October.

£5000 (3%) below asking – Longford Road, Gorse Hill

The sale of a flat in Bridgewater Court, 1 Longford Road in the M32 postcode area was finalised on October 13. It was originally listed for £170,000 and was sold for £165,000 after it had been on the market for seven months and 29 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 667 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £247. The property consists of two bedrooms.

£7500 below asking – Broad Road, Priory

This flat in Albany Court, 43 Broad Road in the M33 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £235,000 and settled at £227,500 after it had been on the market for seven months and 13 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 624 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £365. The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 24 October.

£10,000 below asking – Park Road, Timperley

Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom, this flat in Mayfair Court, 290 Park Road in the WA15 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £205,000, it sold at £195,000 after a 5% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 22 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 14 November. The home has a living area of 893 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £218.

£20,000 below asking – Great Oak Drive, Altrincham

Listed at £275,000, this detached house at 81 Great Oak Drive in the WA15 postcode area settled at £255,000 after one month and 19 days on the market, reflecting a 7% price reduction. Spanning 753 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £339. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the transfer of ownership was completed on 22 October.

£25,000 (4%) below asking – Green Walk, Bowdon

With three bedrooms, this flat at 10, Highbank, 2 Green Walk in the WA14 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £650,000, it sold at £625,000 after a 4% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 12 November. The home has a living area of 1,431 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £437.

£25,000 (5%) below asking – South Downs Road, Hale Central

This flat at Woodcote, 16 South Downs Road in the WA14 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £545,000 and settled at £520,000, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,463 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £355. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was settled on 22 October.

£25,000 (13%) below asking – Woodfield Road, Altrincham

At the forefront of the list stands a property that sold for £170,000, representing the most substantial variance between the listing and final sale price in Trafford in December. The cost per square foot amounted to £197. It commenced its listing at £195,000, signaling a reduction in price by 13% to attain the eventual selling price. This flat, spanning 861 square feet, is located at 30 Woodfield Road in the WA14 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 13 November. The property comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms.