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

Among the 94 terraced 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 in the list below concern terraced houses, where the deeds were filed with the Land Registry during the month of May, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.

10. £6000 (1%) below asking – Bamford Road, Didsbury West

This house at Bamford Road in the M20 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £500,000 and settled at £494,000 after it had been on the market for one month and six days, undergoing a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,248 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £396. The property offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was completed on 1 April.

9. £9950 (6%) below asking – Stansfield Street, Miles Platting & Newton Heath

A house at Stansfield Street in the M40 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £169,950, it settled at £160,000, marking a 6% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of one month and 19 days. Covering 710 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £225. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated C. The sale was settled on 17 April.

8. £10,000 (2%) below asking – Tunstead Avenue, Didsbury West

With three bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Tunstead Avenue in the M20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £430,000, it sold at £420,000 after a 2% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 17 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 31 March. The home has a living area of 839 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £501.

7. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Fenella Street, Ardwick

This house at Fenella Street in the M13 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £210,000 and settled at £200,000, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,173 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £171. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D. The sale was completed on 1 April.

6. £11,000 (2%) below asking – Norbreck Avenue, Chorlton Park

Listed at £495,000, this detached house at Norbreck Avenue in the M21 postcode area settled at £484,000 after one month and 20 days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 1,097 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £441. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 26 March.

5. £11,000 (4%) below asking – Ravensbury Street, Clayton & Openshaw

The sale of the house at Ravensbury Street in the M11 postcode area was finalised on April 17. It was originally listed for £248,000 and was sold for £237,000 after it had been on the market for one month and four days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 710 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £334. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a C energy efficiency rating.

4. £15,000 (4%) below asking – Longford Road, Chorlton

The sale of the house at Longford Road in the M21 postcode area was finalised on April 14. It was originally listed for £425,000 and was sold for £410,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 19 days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 613 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £669. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating.

3. £20,000 (3%) below asking – Cavendish Road, Didsbury West

Listed at £600,000, this detached house at Cavendish Road in the M20 postcode area settled at £580,000 after five months and 20 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 1,334 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £435. Featuring four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 27 March.

2. £25,000 (4%) below asking – Warwick Avenue, Didsbury West

With four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a E energy efficiency rating, this house at Warwick Avenue in the M20 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £575,000, it sold at £550,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 21 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 23 March. The home has a living area of 1,474 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £373.

1. £52,000 (25%) below asking – Salcot Walk, Miles Platting & Newton Heath

This house at Salcot Walk in the M40 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £210,000 and settled at £158,000 after it had been on the market for six months and six days, undergoing a 25% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 882 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £179. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C. The sale was settled on 13 April.