Manchester’s real estate scene in April witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 91 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 outlined in the list below consist of the same type of property: semi-detached houses. Their deeds were formally recorded with the Land Registry during the month of April, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

10. £8000 (3%) below asking – Starling Close, Sharston
This house at Starling Close in the M22 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £260,000 and settled at £252,000 after it had been on the market for two months and nine days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 645 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £391. The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was settled on 23 February.


9. £10,000 (2%) below asking – Dalston Drive, Didsbury East
Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Dalston Drive in the M20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £625,000, it sold at £615,000 after a 2% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 30 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 25 February. The home has a living area of 1,528 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £402.
8. £10,000 (2%) below asking – Dalston Drive, Didsbury East
This house at Dalston Drive in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £550,000 and settled at £540,000 after it had been on the market for three months and seven days, undergoing a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,011 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £534. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 16 March.

7. £10,000 (2%) below asking – Bolesworth Close, Chorlton
The sale of the house at Bolesworth Close in the M21 postcode area was finalised on February 16. It was originally listed for £405,000 and was sold for £395,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 17 days, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 721 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £548. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.

6. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Milverton Road, Rusholme
Listed at £335,000, this detached house at Milverton Road in the M14 postcode area settled at £325,000 after three months and 26 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 1,377 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £236. With four bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 25 February.

5. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Thornbridge Avenue, Chorlton
A house at Thornbridge Avenue in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £795,000, it settled at £775,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for one month and 19 days. Covering 1,442 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £537. The property consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was finalised on 27 February.

4. £20,000 (7%) below asking – Kingsway, Burnage
A house at Kingsway in the M19 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £300,000, it settled at £280,000, marking a 7% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and five days. Covering 979 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £286. The property comprises three bedrooms, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 6 March.
3. £24,950 (13%) below asking – Newcastle Street, Hulme
Listed at £189,950, this detached house at Newcastle Street in the M15 postcode area settled at £165,000 after one month and one day on the market, reflecting a 13% price reduction. Spanning 688 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £240. With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 16 February.

2. £30,000 (3%) below asking – Claremont Grove, Didsbury West
This house at Claremont Grove in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £900,000 and settled at £870,000 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 1,905 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £457. The property offers five bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was completed on 20 February.

1. £62,000 (17%) below asking – Boar Green Close, Moston
The sale of the house at Boar Green Close in the M40 postcode area was finalised on February 27. It was originally listed for £375,000 and was sold for £313,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 17 days, displaying a 17% price reduction. The home has a living area of 871 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £359. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.
