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

Among the 77 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 August, even if the sales were conducted earlier.

10. £8000 (2%) below asking – Mersey Crescent, Didsbury West

Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house in Mersey Crescent in the M20 postcode area, has been purchased. Originally listed for £365,000, it sold at £357,000 after a 2% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 21 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 10 July. The home has a living area of 753 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £474.

9. £9950 (3%) below asking – Sandilands Road, Brooklands

A house at Sandilands Road in Brooklands also has new owners. Initially listed for £389,950, it settled at £380,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and 19 days. Covering 995 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £382. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D. The sale was settled on 22 June.

8. £10,000 (2%) below asking – Bothwell Road, Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Listed at £425,000, this detached house at Bothwell Road in Miles Platting & Newton Heath settled at £415,000 after five months and nine days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 1,323 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £314. With four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a B energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 19 June.

7. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Lindsay Road, Burnage

The sale of the house at Lindsay Road in Burnage was finalised on July 30. It was originally listed for £375,000 and was sold for £365,000, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,614 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £226. The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

6. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Thornton Road, Moss Side

Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Thornton Road in the M14 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £200,000, it sold at £190,000 after a 5% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 23 June. The home has a living area of 710 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £268.

5. £11,000 (2%) below asking – Morrell Road, Northenden

This house at Morrell Road in Northenden has new owners. It was initially listed for £475,000 and settled at £464,000 after it had been on the market for six months and five days, undergoing a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,496 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £310. The property comprises four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 29 June.

4. £12,000 (5%) below asking – Cherry Avenue, Clayton & Openshaw

Listed at £260,000, this detached house at Cherry Avenue in Clayton & Openshaw settled at £248,000 after three months and 23 days on the market, reflecting a 5% price reduction. Spanning 785 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £316. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 15 June.

3. £15,000 (7%) below asking – Blue Bell Avenue, Moston

The sale of the house at Blue Bell Avenue in the M40 postcode area was finalised on June 26. It was originally listed for £230,000 and was sold for £215,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 29 days, displaying a 7% price reduction. The home has a living area of 824 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £261. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

2. £20,000 (6%) below asking – Woodside Avenue, Burnage

This house at Woodside Avenue in Burnage has new owners. It was initially listed for £335,000 and settled at £315,000, undergoing a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 829 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £380. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 10 July.

1. £25,000 (3%) below asking – Claude Road, Chorlton Park

A house at Claude Road in Chorlton Park also has new owners. Initially listed for £725,000, it settled at £700,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for three months and 21 days. Covering 1,410 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £496. The property has four bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was finalised on 3 July.