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

Among the 91 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 July, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

7. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Slate Wharf, Deansgate

The sale of a flat in Slate Wharf in Deansgate was finalised on May 15. It was originally listed for £295,000 and was sold for £285,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 27 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 721 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £395. The property comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building holds a B energy efficiency rating.

6. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Hollyhedge Road, Sharston

Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a B energy efficiency rating, this flat in Hollyhedge Road in Sharston, changed hands. Originally listed for £220,000, it sold at £210,000 after a 5% reduction in price after it had been on the market for eight days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 29 May. The home has a living area of 850 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £247.

5. £21,500 (6%) below asking – Palatine Road, Didsbury West

This flat at Palatine Road in Didsbury West has new owners. It was initially listed for £349,500 and settled at £328,000 after it had been on the market for one month and four days, undergoing a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,593 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £206. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C. The sale was settled on 29 May.

4. £30,000 (8%) below asking – Chester Road, Deansgate

A flat at Chester Road in Deansgate also has new owners. Initially listed for £390,000, it settled at £360,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 1,065 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £338. The property consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of D. The sale was completed on 20 May.

3. £30,000 (8%) below asking – Bengal Street, Ancoats & Beswick

Listed at £360,000, this detached house at Bengal Street in Ancoats & Beswick settled at £330,000 after one month and four days on the market, reflecting a 8% price reduction. Spanning 893 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £370. With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 28 May.

2. £41,000 (26%) below asking – Samuel Ogden Street, Piccadilly

This flat in Samuel Ogden Street in Piccadilly has new owners. It was initially listed for £160,000 and settled at £119,000 after it had been on the market for six months and 20 days, undergoing a 26% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 678 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £176. The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C. The sale was completed on 15 May.

1. £45,000 (23%) below asking – Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury West

The sale of a flat at Barlow Moor Road in Didsbury West was finalised on June 5. It was originally listed for £200,000 and was sold for £155,000 after it had been on the market for eight days, displaying a 23% price reduction. The home has a living area of 419 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £370. The property has one bedroom and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C.