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

Among the 57 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 February, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

10. £10,000 (1%) below asking – Darley Avenue, Didsbury West

The sale of the house at Darley Avenue in Didsbury West was finalised on January 19. It was originally listed for £750,000 and was sold for £740,000 after it had been on the market for five months and two days, displaying a 1% price reduction. The home has a living area of 2,485 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £298. The property has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C.

9. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Pencombe Close, Longsight

The sale of the house at Pencombe Close in Longsight was finalised on December 16. It was originally listed for £240,000 and was sold for £230,000 after it had been on the market for one month and five days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 624 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £369. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

8. £12,000 (4%) below asking – Brinkshaw Avenue, Sharston

Listed at £300,000, this detached house at Brinkshaw Avenue in Sharston settled at £288,000 after three months and 29 days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 785 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £367. Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 23 January.

7. £14,950 (8%) below asking – Homebury Drive, Clayton & Openshaw

A house at Homebury Drive in Clayton & Openshaw also has new owners. Initially listed for £189,950, it settled at £175,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 593 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £295. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 18 December.

6. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Chelsfield Grove, Chorlton Park

This house at Chelsfield Grove in Chorlton Park has new owners. It was initially listed for £595,000 and settled at £575,000 after it had been on the market for one month and six days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,205 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £477. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was completed on 9 January.

5. £20,000 (8%) below asking – Brightside Road, Crumpsall

With three bedrooms and three bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Brightside Road in Crumpsall, changed hands. Originally listed for £265,000, it sold at £245,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for four months and 11 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 26 January. The home has a living area of 861 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £285.

4. £22,000 (5%) below asking – Arley Moss Road, Ardwick

A house at Arley Moss Road in Ardwick also has new owners. Initially listed for £405,000, it settled at £383,000, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for seven months and three days. Covering 1,246 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £307. The property has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated B. The sale was completed on 16 December.

3. £25,000 (4%) below asking – St Austell Road, Whalley Range

Listed at £600,000, this detached house at St Austell Road in Whalley Range settled at £575,000 after three months and 14 days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 1,474 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £390. With five bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 16 December.

2. £30,000 (4%) below asking – Whitelow Road, Chorlton

This house at Whitelow Road in Chorlton has new owners. It was initially listed for £750,000 and settled at £720,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 12 days, undergoing a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 2,088 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £345. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 28 January.

1. £35,000 (7%) below asking – Nicolas Road, Chorlton

Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Nicolas Road in Chorlton, changed hands. Originally listed for £510,000, it sold at £475,000 after a 7% reduction in price. The transfer of ownership was completed on 18 December. The home has a living area of 1,049 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £453.