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

Among the 73 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 May, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

7. £3000 (1%) below asking – Sandilands Road, Brooklands

A house at Sandilands Road in the M23 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £400,000, it settled at £397,000, marking a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for 21 days. Covering 1,119 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £355. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 23 March.

6. £3000 (1%) below asking – Kerscott Road, Brooklands

The sale of the house at Kerscott Road in the M23 postcode area was finalised on March 27. It was originally listed for £335,000 and was sold for £332,000 after it had been on the market for two months and nine days, displaying a 1% price reduction. The home has a living area of 796 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £417. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

5. £5000 (2%) below asking – Cornishway, Woodhouse Park

Listed at £280,000, this detached house at Cornishway in the M22 postcode area settled at £275,000 after two months and 30 days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 925 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £297. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 10 April.

4. £5000 (2%) below asking – Albany Avenue, Clayton & Openshaw

This house at Albany Avenue in the M11 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £240,000 and settled at £235,000 after it had been on the market for 22 days, undergoing a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 775 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £303. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was completed on 2 April.

3. £7500 (1%) below asking – Parrs Wood Avenue, Didsbury East

With four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Parrs Wood Avenue in the M20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £775,000, it sold at £767,500 after a 1% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and nine days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 10 April. The home has a living area of 1,689 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £454.

2. £8000 (3%) below asking – Blackley New Road, Higher Blackley

With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Blackley New Road in the M9 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £240,000, it sold at £232,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and four days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 17 April. The home has a living area of 775 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £299.

1. £20,000 (6%) below asking – Bibby Lane, Burnage

This house at Bibby Lane in the M19 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £315,000 and settled at £295,000 after it had been on the market for nine months and one day, undergoing a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 990 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £298. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 27 April.