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

Among the 78 flats 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 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.

10. £1000 (1%) below asking – Victoria Avenue, Didsbury West

This flat at 12 Victoria Avenue in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £195,000 and settled at £194,000 after it had been on the market for six months and 12 days, undergoing a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 570 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £340. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was settled on 6 February.

9. £3000 (1%) below asking – Burton Road, Old Moat

The sale of a flat at 25b Burton Road in the M20 postcode area was finalised on January 15. It was originally listed for £210,000 and was sold for £207,000 after it had been on the market for 15 days, displaying a 1% price reduction. The home has a living area of 624 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £332. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated D.

8. £4995 (3%) below asking – Slate Wharf, Deansgate

A flat in Blantyre House, 4 Slate Wharf in the M15 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £179,995, it settled at £175,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and 12 days. Covering 505 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £347. The property comprises one bedroom and one bathroom, and the building holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 28 January.

7. £5000 (4%) below asking – Hathersage Road, Ardwick

With one bedroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this flat at 16, Melrose Apartments, 159 Hathersage Road in the M13 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £125,000, it sold at £120,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and five days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 27 January. The home has a living area of 376 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £319.

6. £8000 (3%) below asking – Sandybrook Drive, Harpurhey

This flat at 18 Sandybrook Drive in the M9 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £235,000 and settled at £227,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 10 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 785 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £289. The property offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C. The sale was finalised on 18 February.

5. £9000 (2%) below asking – Binns Place, Piccadilly

Listed at £435,000, this detached house in 1 Binns Place in the M1 postcode area settled at £426,000 after 29 days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 1,011 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £421. Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 27 January.

4. £12,950 (7%) below asking – Cross Street, Deansgate

Featuring one bedroom and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this flat at 37 Cross Street in the M2 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £179,950, it sold at £167,000 after a 7% reduction in price after it had been on the market for three months and eight days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 26 January. The home has a living area of 602 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £277.

3. £20,000 (7%) below asking – Jutland Street, Piccadilly

This flat in Junction House, 16 Jutland Street in the M1 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £290,000 and settled at £270,000 after it had been on the market for three months and 13 days, undergoing a 7% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,011 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £267. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was completed on 19 February.

2. £45,000 (15%) below asking – City Road East, Deansgate

The sale of a flat at The Boatmans, 42 City Road East in the M15 postcode area was finalised on January 29. It was originally listed for £295,000 and was sold for £250,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 12 days, displaying a 15% price reduction. The home has a living area of 645 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £388. The property offers two bedrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C.

1. £55,000 (17%) below asking – Hulme Hall Road, Hulme

A flat in Britannia Mills, 11 Hulme Hall Road in the M15 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £325,000, it settled at £270,000, marking a 17% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for nine days. Covering 882 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £306. The property comprises one bedroom and one bathroom, and the building holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 12 February.