Notable transactions unfolded in Stockport’s property market in March, featuring homes that were sold at prices lower than their initial listings.

Out of the 30 flats exchanging ownership, a select few captured attention due to noteworthy price differences from their listed price, providing buyers with advantageous deals in the market. Here is an overview of the top 10 homes that achieved prices notably below their initial asking rates.

The properties listed below encompass flats, all of which had their deeds filed with the Land Registry during the month of March, irrespective of whether they were sold prior to this period.

£2000 (1%) below asking – Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury and Woodley

A flat in Lauren Court, 38 Lower Bents Lane in the SK6 postcode area changed hands. Initially listed for £140,000, it settled at £138,000, marking a 1% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 473 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £292. The property has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 20 February.

£2000 (2%) below asking – Thornfield Grove, Cheadle Hulme North

A flat at 38 Thornfield Grove in the SK8 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £120,000, it settled at £118,000, marking a 2% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of 29 days. Covering 365 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £323. The property consists of one bedroom and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 29 January.

£2500 below asking – Lower Bents Lane, Bredbury and Woodley

The sale of a flat in Lauren Court, 38 Lower Bents Lane in the SK6 postcode area was finalised on February 18. It was originally listed for £135,000 and was sold for £132,500, displaying a 2% price reduction. The home has a living area of 570 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £232. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom.

£4750 below asking – Houldsworth Mill, Waterhouse Way, Reddish North

With one bedroom and one bathroom, this flat in Houldsworth Mill, Waterhouse Way in the SK5 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £140,000, it sold at £135,250 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and 10 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 30 January. The home has a living area of 559 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £242.

£4950 below asking – Queens Drive, Heatons South

This flat at Southpoint, 29 Queens Drive in the SK4 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £169,950 and settled at £165,000 after it had been on the market for six months and 23 days, undergoing a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 635 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £260. The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 29 January.

£5000 below asking – Printers Close, Heatons South

Listed at £215,000, this detached house at 27 Printers Close in the M19 postcode area settled at £210,000 after 29 days on the market, reflecting a 2% price reduction. Spanning 742 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £283. Featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February.

£7000 (3%) below asking – Heaton Moor Road, Heatons North

A flat at Heaton Gardens, 25 Heaton Moor Road in the SK4 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £250,000, it settled at £243,000, marking a 3% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. Covering 624 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £389. The property has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was finalised on 3 February.

£7000 (4%) below asking – Calderbrook Court, Meadowbrook Way, Cheadle Hulme North

With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this flat in Calderbrook Court, Meadowbrook Way in the SK8 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £190,000, it sold at £183,000 after a 4% reduction in price after it had been on the market for one month and 11 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 6 February. The home has a living area of 710 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £258.

£7500 below asking – Buxton Road, Stepping Hill

Listed at £60,000, this detached house at 210 Buxton Road in the SK2 postcode area settled at £52,500 after four months and 25 days on the market, reflecting a 13% price reduction. Spanning 861 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £61. Featuring one bedroom and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 13 February.

£12,500 below asking – South View Gardens, Schools Hill, Cheadle and Gatley

Leading the pack is a property, selling for £252,500, marking the highest difference between the listing and the sold price in Stockport in March. It was initially listed for £265,000, which means the price was reduced by 5% when the transfer of ownership was settled on 9 February. The price per square foot ended up at £322. A 785 sqft flat is located at South View Gardens, Schools Hill in the SK8 postcode area, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms.