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Launching: The August Family Collection
Emma S

Launching: The August Family Collection

Always dreamt of owning a second home either near the beach, in the heart of a bustling European city or by the great outdoors? With the ...
Now is the right time to invest in your future
Emma S

Now is the right time to invest in your future

"We can see that our long-distance travels may not happen in the same way as in the past so having a choice of lovely houses to go to in ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Emma S

Frequently Asked Questions

Actual terrace view from our August home in Chamonix In recent times, we've had a number of families commit to August. When you first hea...
Holidays is as easy as booking 1, 2, 3 - Get the weeks you want
Emma S

Holidays is as easy as booking 1, 2, 3 - Get the weeks you want

"We're really looking forward to booking our holidays. We don't know exactly when yet so having the flexibility is brilliant." Holidays a...
Timeshare? No thanks! August is not Timeshare nor a property club
Emma S

Timeshare? No thanks! August is not Timeshare nor a property club

As pioneers of the alternative to holiday ownership, Timeshare has always been associated with the concept of sharing holiday properties,...
How does August work? You, relax, we do all the work
Emma S

How does August work? You, relax, we do all the work

To own second homes, co-ownership is a much better option as it allows you to increase your buying power, lower costs and increase access...
Discover the August Signature Collection
Emma S

Discover the August Signature Collection

The August Collection concept is simple. Five beautifully designed homes in five highly sought-after European locations. All the benefits...
How to become an August co-owner
Emma S

How to become an August co-owner

Dreaming about your holiday home? Many people around the world think about it every day but find they are stopped in their tracks when th...
When dream homes turn into nightmares - The harsh reality of owning holiday homes abroad
Emma S

When dream homes turn into nightmares - The harsh reality of owning holiday homes abroad

A first-hand account from overseas property industry expert of 25 years experience. The reality of owning holiday homes is no longer a dr...
The August Way - What is takes to become an August home
Emma S

The August Way - What is takes to become an August home

When we started August, our aim was to have you and your family at the heart of everything. With this still firmly our mission, we move e...
August is the different way of owning a second home
Emma S

August is the different way of owning a second home

The desire of owning second homes have not only increased but is now becoming a reality for a lot of families despite the current concern...
The better holiday homes option - Owning vs Renting
Emma S

The better holiday homes option - Owning vs Renting

Owning homes across 5 incredible European locations can soon be a reality with August as it's a better alternative to renting holiday hom...
Have all your questions answered
Emma S

Have all your questions answered

Whether it's the South of France, Tuscany, Balearic Islands, English countryside or the French Alps, at August, you can own holiday homes...
Why sharing holiday homes makes sense
Emma S

Why sharing holiday homes makes sense

Provence, France No matter when, it's always a good time to plan for your next holiday. This is often when the dream of owning a holiday ...
How to own five homes for the cost of less than one - Benefits of owning holiday homes with August
Emma S

How to own five homes for the cost of less than one - Benefits of owning holiday homes with August

Whether it’s the picturesque South of France, rolling hills of Tuscany, Mallorca, Chamonix or quintessentially English countryside, ownin...
3 Reasons Why Sharing Holiday Homes Makes Sense
Emma S

3 Reasons Why Sharing Holiday Homes Makes Sense

To many of us, holiday properties conjure the idea of costly investments, fraught with many time-consuming obligations. Yet, who does not...
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