Manchester’s real estate scene in October witnessed interesting transactions, notably homes that sold below their initial listing prices.
Among the 103 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 listed below encompass terraced houses, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of October, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

10. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Wigsby Avenue, Charlestown
This house at Wigsby Avenue in Charlestown has new owners. It was initially listed for £220,000 and settled at £210,000 after it had been on the market for one month and four days, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 796 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £264. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was completed on 31 August.

9. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Carlton Avenue, Moss Side
The sale of the house at Carlton Avenue in Moss Side was finalised on August 28. It was originally listed for £220,000 and was sold for £210,000 after it had been on the market for eight days, displaying a 5% price reduction. The home has a living area of 710 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £296. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property has an energy efficiency rating of D.

8. £10,000 (5%) below asking – Chudleigh Road, Crumpsall
This house at Chudleigh Road in the M8 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £200,000 and settled at £190,000 after it had been on the market for 28 days, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 602 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £316. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 11 September.
7. £15,000 (3%) below asking – Lidgate Grove, Didsbury West
Listed at £595,000, this detached house at Lidgate Grove in Didsbury West settled at £580,000 after 16 days on the market, reflecting a 3% price reduction. Spanning 1,244 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £466. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms and a C energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 31 August.

6. £16,500 (5%) below asking – Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton Park
A house at Barlow Moor Road in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £350,000, it settled at £333,500, marking a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of two months and three days. Covering 1,431 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £233. The property comprises four bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds an E energy efficiency rating. The sale was finalised on 21 August.

5. £18,000 (10%) below asking – Oscar Street, Moston
Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, this house at Oscar Street in the M40 postcode area, changed hands. Originally listed for £180,000, it sold at £162,000 after a 10% reduction in price after it had been on the market for 21 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 19 August. The home has a living area of 905 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £179.
4. £20,000 (14%) below asking – Beckett Street, Gorton & Abbey Hey
A house at Beckett Street in the M18 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £140,000, it settled at £120,000, marking a 14% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for one month and 26 days. Covering 635 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £189. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D. The sale was settled on 28 August.
3. £25,000 (10%) below asking – Emley Street, Levenshulme
Listed at £240,000, this detached house at Emley Street in Levenshulme settled at £215,000 after eight days on the market, reflecting a 10% price reduction. Spanning 882 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £244. With two bedrooms and one bathroom and a D energy efficiency rating, the transfer of ownership was completed on 20 August.

2. £30,000 (15%) below asking – Herristone Road, Crumpsall
This house at Herristone Road in the M8 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £200,000 and settled at £170,000 after it had been on the market for 21 days, undergoing a 15% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 602 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £282. The property comprises three bedrooms and one bathroom, and the property holds a D energy efficiency rating. The sale was completed on 27 August.

1. £46,000 (16%) below asking – Byrom Avenue, Levenshulme
The sale of the house at Byrom Avenue in the M19 postcode area was finalised on September 4. It was originally listed for £280,000 and was sold for £234,000 after it had been on the market for two months and 23 days, displaying a 16% price reduction. The home has a living area of 1,205 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £194. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom and the energy efficiency of the property is rated D.