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

Among the 10 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 listed below encompass detached houses, with their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of May, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

3. £4000 (1%) below asking – Chedworth Drive, Baguley

With three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Chedworth Drive in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £375,000, it sold at £371,000 after a 1% reduction in price after it had been on the market for seven days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 24 March. The home has a living area of 1,087 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £341.

2. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Park Range, Rusholme

A house at Park Range in the M14 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £390,000, it settled at £375,000, marking a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for four months and 17 days. Covering 893 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £420. The property offers four bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 23 March.

1. £20,000 (4%) below asking – Merston Drive, Didsbury East

This house at Merston Drive in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £500,000 and settled at £480,000 after it had been on the market for nine months and seven days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,291 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £372. The property comprises four bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds an E energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 26 March.