Manchester’s real estate scene in April 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, with their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of April, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

6. £2000 (1%) below asking – Newton Street, Piccadilly

This flat in The Sorting House, 83 Newton Street in the M1 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £290,000 and settled at £288,000 after it had been on the market for three months and six days, undergoing a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,248 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £231. The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated D. The sale was finalised on 16 February.

5. £2000 (1%) below asking – Spath Holme, Holme Road, Didsbury West

The sale of a flat at Spath Holme, Holme Road in the M20 postcode area was finalised on February 27. It was originally listed for £200,000 and was sold for £198,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 20 days, displaying a 1% price reduction. The home has a living area of 462 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £429. The property consists of one bedroom and one bathroom, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C.

4. £2000 (3%) below asking – Hodgson Court, Burnage Lane, Burnage

A flat in Hodgson Court, Burnage Lane in the M19 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £75,000, it settled at £73,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for seven months and 13 days. Covering 538 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £136. The property comprises one bedroom and one bathroom, and the building holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 20 February.

3. £13,000 (4%) below asking – Jutland Street, Piccadilly

Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this flat in Junction House, 16 Jutland Street in the M1 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £300,000, it sold at £287,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for three months and 27 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 23 March. The home has a living area of 1,140 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £252.

2. £20,000 (7%) below asking – James Brindley Basin, Piccadilly

Listed at £295,000, this detached house at 16 James Brindley Basin in the M1 postcode area settled at £275,000 after 21 days on the market, reflecting a 7% price reduction. Spanning 775 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £355. With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 17 February.

1. £30,000 (12%) below asking – Chapeltown Street, Piccadilly

A flat at Crusader Mill, 70 Chapeltown Street in the M1 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £250,000, it settled at £220,000, marking a 12% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 538 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £409. The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated E. The sale was settled on 27 February.