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

Among the 84 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 outlined in the list below consist of the same type of property: flats. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of December, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

10. £5000 (2%) below asking – Chapeltown Street, Piccadilly

Listed at £290,000, this detached house at 72 Chapeltown Street in the M1 postcode area settled at £285,000, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 809 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £352. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 23 October.

9. £5000 (3%) below asking – Cobourg Street, Piccadilly

This flat in Stonebridge House, 5 Cobourg Street in the M1 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £155,000 and settled at £150,000 after it had been on the market for 10 months and 13 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 559 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £268. The property comprises one bedroom and one bathroom, and the building holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 27 October.

8. £5000 (5%) below asking – Hyde Road, Gorton & Abbey Hey

Listed at £110,000, this detached house at 701 Hyde Road in the M18 postcode area settled at £105,000 after one month and one day on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 602 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £174. Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 13 October.

7. £7000 (2%) below asking – Moorland Road, Didsbury East

The sale of a flat in St. James Court, 4 Moorland Road in the M20 postcode area was finalised on November 18. It was originally listed for £325,000 and was sold for £318,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 19 days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 928 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £343. The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C.

6. £7500 (4%) below asking – Isaac Way, Ancoats & Beswick

A flat at 1 Isaac Way in the M4 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £190,000, it settled at £182,500, marking a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 14 days. Covering 699 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £261. The property consists of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was finalised on 16 October.

5. £10,000 (7%) below asking – Hulme High Street, Hulme

With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, this flat at 13 Hulme High Street in the M15 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £140,000, it sold at £130,000 after a 7% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 2 November. The home has a living area of 807 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £161.

4. £13,000 (10%) below asking – St Lawrence Street, Hulme

A flat in Caminada House, 3 St Lawrence Street in the M15 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £135,000, it settled at £122,000, marking a 10% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for eight days. Covering 753 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £162. The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C. The sale was settled on 22 October.

3. £20,000 (10%) below asking – Chapeltown Street, Piccadilly

The flat is a studio with one bathroom and the building has an energy efficiency rating of C. This flat at 72 Chapeltown Street in the M1 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £210,000, it sold at £190,000 after a 10% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 14 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 23 October. The home has a living area of 495 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £384.

2. £30,000 (13%) below asking – Ellesmere Street, Hulme

This flat in Mere House, 62 Ellesmere Street in the M15 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £235,000 and settled at £205,000, undergoing a 13% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 579 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £354. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the building is rated C. The sale was settled on 16 October.

1. £33,000 (10%) below asking – Lockgate Mews, Ancoats & Beswick

Listed at £325,000, this detached house at 27 Lockgate Mews in the M4 postcode area settled at £292,000 after 30 days on the market, reflecting a 10% price reduction. Spanning 861 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £339. Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 18 November.