Manchester’s real estate scene in September witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 86 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 September, even if the properties may have been sold earlier.
10. £5000 (4%) below asking – Honford Road, Sharston
The sale of the house at Honford Road in the M22 postcode area was finalised on July 30. It was originally listed for £140,000 and was sold for £135,000 after it had been on the market for two months and five days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 893 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £151. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated E.

9. £8000 (3%) below asking – Virginia Close, Brooklands
A house at Virginia Close in the M23 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £260,000, it settled at £252,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for three months and 16 days. Covering 743 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £339. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was finalised on 3 August.

8. £8000 (4%) below asking – Stapleford Close, Baguley
The sale of the house at Stapleford Close in the M23 postcode area was finalised on August 5. It was originally listed for £220,000 and was sold for £212,000 after it had been on the market for four months and seven days, displaying a 4% price reduction. The home has a living area of 732 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £290. The property consists of two bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of C.

7. £10,000 (3%) below asking – Briarwood Avenue, Brooklands
This house at Briarwood Avenue in Brooklands has new owners. It was initially listed for £290,000 and settled at £280,000 after it had been on the market for four months and seven days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 975 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £287. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 17 July.

6. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Kerscott Road, Brooklands
With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a C energy efficiency rating, this house at Kerscott Road in the M23 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £265,000, it sold at £255,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for four months and 25 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 21 July. The home has a living area of 624 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £409.

5. £10,000 (4%) below asking – Rostron Street, Levenshulme
Listed at £260,000, this detached house at Rostron Street in the M19 postcode area settled at £250,000 after one month and four days on the market, reflecting a 4% price reduction. Spanning 735 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £340. Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 31 July.

4. £10,001 (4%) below asking – Horse Chestnut Drive, Charlestown
A house at Horse Chestnut Drive in the M9 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £260,000, it settled at £249,999, marking a 4% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of two months and 30 days. Covering 742 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £337. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a B energy efficiency rating. The sale was settled on 13 July.

3. £12,500 (3%) below asking – Fielden Avenue, Chorlton
The sale of the house at Fielden Avenue in the M21 postcode area was finalised on July 31. It was originally listed for £475,000 and was sold for £462,500 after it had been on the market for six months and 28 days, displaying a 3% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,088 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £425. The property consists of four bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.

2. £20,000 (6%) below asking – St Marys Road, Moston
Listed at £350,000, this detached house at St Marys Road in the M40 postcode area settled at £330,000 after seven months and 19 days on the market, reflecting a 6% price reduction. Spanning 1,657 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £199. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 29 July.

1. £21,198 (10%) below asking – Ollier Avenue, Levenshulme
Featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Ollier Avenue in the M12 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £205,000, it sold at £183,802 after a 10% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and nine days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 10 August. The home has a living area of 990 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £186.