Hi Kuna
Firstly, I WOULD buy in the market I lived, I’ve seen too many clients get burnt buying in states that they don’t know enough about. I would agree that it is a buyers market (due to the fact that it is heading into winter and property prices are flat). If someone has their house on the market now, they must need to get out.
Whether to buy or not will come down to your strategy, if you are expecting the ‘market’ to give you a return on your property over the short term, then that will be tough. But if you can add value to the property, or sub-divide then you give yourself more of a chance.
I am aware of David Hall and he would be a good choice, also you could try Trevor Dunkley (at Property Wizards).
Hope that helps. You can always call me if need be. Good luck