About Us
Buying property is one of the most significant financial decisions you’ll ever make, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. At Hauska Property Advocates, we take the stress and uncertainty out of the process.
As a family-owned and operated buyer’s advocacy, we approach every property purchase as if it were our own, ensuring that every decision is made with care, diligence, and your best interests at heart. With years of experience navigating the market, we provide expert data backed insights, strategic negotiation, and tailored advice to secure the best outcome for you.
We’re more than just property professionals, we’re your trusted partner, advisor, and advocate. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an investor, or securing your forever home, we work tirelessly to find the right property, at the right price, with the right terms.
With Hauska Property Advocates, you gain more than just an expert - you gain a dedicated teammate who is fully invested in your success. Because when you win, we win.
Let’s make your property journey stress-free, successful and enjoyable.
Meet the Team
Michael Nielsen
Co - Founder | Director | Buyers Agent
I’m a fully licensed Melbourne-based Buyers Advocate, structural engineer, long-time property investor… and a big believer that buying property should be exciting, not overwhelming.
After nearly two decades in engineering and as a property investor, I created Hauska to help others avoid the missteps I made early on and to make the property journey smoother, smarter, and more enjoyable.
I’ve spent years solving structural problems… now I help people steer clear of property ones.
Whether you’re buying your first home, downsizing, or building your investment portfolio, I’m here to help you:
• Avoid costly mistakes
• Find the right property
• Enjoy the process along the way
Hauska is a Finnish word that means fun and enjoyable, and that’s the energy I bring to every client relationship, alongside transparency, strategy, data-backed intelligence, and attention to detail.
“Let’s make your property journey a positive one… and maybe even have a little fun along the way.”
Patrycja Zelazny
Co - Founder | Director | Buyers Agent
I believe property should empower you, not overwhelm you. That’s why we’re here to guide others with the same care, strategy, and confidence that changed our own lives.
We made our fair share of mistakes early on, buying our first few homes based on fear, not strategy. We thought playing it safe meant buying cheap and avoiding debt, but it ended up costing us more in the long run. Over time, we learned how to buy smarter, renovate with purpose, and eventually take on development projects that actually built wealth instead of stress.
That’s why we started Hauska. To guide others through the buying process with clarity and care. We’ve been on both sides, and we know how life-changing the right property decisions can be.
Hauska means fun and enjoyable, and that’s the experience I want every client to have. I’m here to bring empathy, insight, and a steady hand to what can otherwise feel like an overwhelming process.
“Because buying property shouldn’t be stressful. It should feel empowering, exciting, and yes, even a little bit fun.”
Testimontials
Clayton & Chee
“We had a great experience working with Michael as our buyer’s agent. From the beginning, he was professional, supportive, and kept us well informed through every step of the process.
Michael helped us analyse a fair price, negotiated effectively with the selling agent, and guided us all the way to settlement. As a family with two young children, his support was invaluable and made the buying process much easier for us.
We secured an off-market property that suited our needs perfectly, and even after the purchase, Michael continued to offer helpful advice on renovations. We truly appreciate his dedication and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced buyer’s agent..”
Paul & Danielle
“On behalf of Danielle and myself, we can't express our gratitude enough to Michael and Pat from Hauska Property Advocates.
We run a business and have very little residual time to attend inspections, liaise with agents, attain off market deals or do any due diligence checks.
Michael and Pat were incredibly meticulous in their approach, coupled with their genuine nature, advice and communication were on a relentless mission to find us a perfect property.
We're very discerning individuals and were astounded with the in-depth analysis and resources Michael had to cross reference with such as Town Planners, Conveyancers, Building Inspectors and Estate Agents. This was invaluable as collaboratively and in a timely fashion we were able to come to a quick and concise consensus on whether a property was a worthwhile proposition or not. This would never have been remotely possible if we hadn't engaged the Hauska Team.
All the way up to auction day there was always faultless communication and a solid plan with contingencies in place with respect to the properties we were considering. Michael was also incredibly adept at negotiating and bidding at the auction.
We honestly can't thank Michael and Pat from Hauska Property Advocates enough and we will now be advocating for all our family and friends to use Hauska and of course will be return future clients.”
Carolina G
“Having the support of a buyer’s agent like Michael has been great and fundamental in my investment journey. It’s one of the tools that I have used to have someone else helping and supporting me finding those deals that I’m after. As property investor I have very specific needs and Michael was asking the right questions, and his own journey in property investment shines in his approach to buyer’s advocacy, because he knows what an investor is looking for. His expertise and experience in his own investment journey shows through in his work supporting you in finding deals.
So for anyone who wants support finding deals that stack up and help you to get to the next level in your investment journey, and having someone else helping you to find deals out there, I think that Michael is a great source for that.”