Manchester’s property market activity in in March was marked by interesting transactions, especially homes that secured prices below their initial listing values.

Within the 69 semi-detached house transactions, a handful distinguished themselves with substantial price disparities, presenting buyers with advantageous opportunities in the market. Here are the top 10 homes that secured prices significantly below 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 March, even if the transactions were prior to this month.

£15,000 (3%) below asking – Oswald Road, Chorlton

With three bedrooms, this house at Oswald Road in the M21 postcode area, has been purchased. Originally listed for £450,000, it sold at £435,000 after a 3% reduction in price after it had been on the market for seven months and 12 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 16 January. The home has a living area of 893 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £487.

£15,000 (8%) below asking – Park View, Harpurhey

A house at Park View in the M9 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £185,000, it settled at £170,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It was on the market for three months and 22 days. Covering 635 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £268. The property consists of three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 13 February.

£17,000 below asking – Assheton Road, Miles Platting & Newton Heath

Featuring three bedrooms and one bathroom, this house at Assheton Road in the M40 postcode area changed hands. Originally listed for £209,000, it sold at £192,000 after a 8% reduction in price after it had been on the market for two months and 17 days. The transfer of ownership was completed on 30 January. The home has a living area of 731 sqft and the eventual price per sqft was £263.

£20,000 below asking – Wyverne Road, Chorlton Park

This house at Wyverne Road in the M21 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £400,000 and settled at £380,000 after it had been on the market for one month and five days, undergoing a 5% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 1,054 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £361. The property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The sale was settled on 6 February.

£24,950 below asking – Spalding Drive, Baguley

Listed at £299,950, this detached house at Spalding Drive in the M23 postcode area settled at £275,000 after one month and five days on the market, reflecting a 8% price reduction. Spanning 1,033 sqft, the property’s price per sqft was £266. With three bedrooms and one bathroom, the transfer of ownership was completed on 16 January.

£26,495 below asking – Altrincham Road, Baguley

The sale of the house at Altrincham Road in the M23 postcode area was finalised on January 23. It was originally listed for £199,995 and was sold for £173,500 after it had been on the market for seven months and 11 days, displaying a 13% price reduction. The home has a living area of 667 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £260. The property comprises two bedrooms and one bathroom.

£30,000 below asking – Manley Road, Chorlton

A house at Manley Road in the M21 postcode area also has new owners. Initially listed for £385,000, it settled at £355,000, marking a 8% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. It remained on the market for a duration of five months and eight days. Covering 731 sqft, the property’s price per sqft ended up at £486. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was finalised on 5 February.

£33,000 below asking – Shawbrook Road, Burnage

This house at Shawbrook Road in the M19 postcode area has new owners. It was initially listed for £315,000 and settled at £282,000 after it had been on the market for three months and 28 days, undergoing a 10% price reduction to reach its eventual selling price. The living area totals 947 sqft and the price per sqft ended up at £298. The property has three bedrooms and one bathroom. The sale was completed on 17 February.

£35,000 below asking – Hinchley Road, Charlestown

The sale of the house at Hinchley Road in the M9 postcode area was finalised on January 21. It was originally listed for £250,000 and was sold for £215,000 after it had been on the market for one month and 20 days, displaying a 14% price reduction. The home has a living area of 635 sqft and the price per sqft settled at £339. The property offers three bedrooms and one bathroom.

£45,000 below asking – Mauldeth Road West, Chorlton Park

Topping the list is a property that commenced its listing at £445,000, and sold for £400,000, leading the pack in terms of the highest difference between the listing and sold price in Manchester in March. It underwent a 10% price reduction to attain its eventual selling price. Calculating at £335 per square foot, this 1,194-square-foot house is located at Mauldeth Road West in the M21 postcode area. The transfer of ownership was completed on 26 January, after it had been on the market for 29 days. The property consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms.