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

Among the 81 semi-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 semi-detached houses, with their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

10. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Brookash Road, Woodhouse Park

Listed at £375,000, this detached house at Brookash Road in the M22 postcode area settled at £360,000 after three months and 21 days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 1,097 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £328. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 20 February.

9. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Birchfields Road, Rusholme

Featuring 10 bedrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Birchfields Road in the M13 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £675,000, it sold at £655,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for eight days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 28 January. The home has a living area of 2,228 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £294.

8. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Mayfield Road, Whalley Range

A house at Mayfield Road in the M16 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £640,000, it settled at £620,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for nine months and 26 days. Covering 1,980 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £313. The property has five bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was settled on 28 January.

7. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Mayville Drive, Didsbury West

This house at Mayville Drive in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £620,000 and settled at £600,000 after it had been on the market for 21 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,410 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £426. The property consists of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was settled on 30 January.

6. £20,000 (8%) below asking – Portway, Woodhouse Park

The sale of the house at Portway in the M22 postcode area was finalised on February 2. It was originally listed for £250,000 and was sold for £230,000 after it had been on the market for 28 days, displaying a 8% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,011 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £227. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

5. £20,000 (12%) below asking – Chime Bank, Crumpsall

Listed at £170,000, this detached house at Chime Bank in the M8 postcode area settled at £150,000 after one month and 19 days on the market, reflecting a 12% price reduction. Spanning 764 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £196. Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 12 February.

4. £23,000 (7%) below asking – Emerald Road, Woodhouse Park

Listed at £340,000, this detached house at Emerald Road in the M22 postcode area settled at £317,000 after five months and 22 days on the market, reflecting a 7% price reduction. Spanning 828 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £383. With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 26 February.

3. £30,000 (8%) below asking – Darley Avenue, Chorlton Park

A house at Darley Avenue in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £370,000, it settled at £340,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 15 days. Covering 807 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £421. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was completed on 13 February.

2. £30,000 (9%) below asking – Lundy Avenue, Chorlton Park

The sale of the house at Lundy Avenue in the M21 postcode area was finalised on January 15. It was originally listed for £350,000 and was sold for £320,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 12 days, displaying a 9% price reduction. The home has a living area of 807 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £397. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

1. £40,000 (6%) below asking – Withington Road, Whalley Range

Featuring five bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Withington Road in the M21 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £625,000, it sold at £585,000 after a 6% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 3 months. The transfer of ownership was completed on 2 February. The home has a living area of 1,883 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £311.