Yet, without straying too far, a savvy buyer can find charm and convenience elsewhere.

Savvy buyers outside the capital could follow their lead, buying a lower-priced three-bedroom home with the potential to extend.

Auctions are also an opportunity for savvy buyers to nab a bargain, particularly while prices are down and sellers are keener to settle quickly.

So where should savvy buyers look to get in ahead of the curve?

Savvy buyers could bag themselves a bargain.