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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 ...
Chamonix home - before and after
Emma S

Chamonix home - before and after

Your dream home in the French Alps will soon be a reality. You won't have to choose between which season to visit the roaring peaks of Mo...
Provence home - before and after
Emma S

Provence home - before and after

Owning holiday homes should be as enjoyable as going on holidays, this is why August was created. A better way for families to own second...
Your Mallorca home - what to expect
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Your Mallorca home - what to expect

Your homes are at the heart of everything we do. They are carefully handpicked to meet your high expectations and we ensure it has the 'w...
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...
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...
Presenting your Provence home
Emma S

Presenting your Provence home

For many, owning holiday homes is merely just a dream but with August, we're helping more and more families all around the world turn tha...
Presenting your Chamonix home
Emma S

Presenting your Chamonix home

We started August with the vision to help families own beautiful homes in the most luxury locations, allowing families a new way to holid...
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...
Holidays made easy with August
Emma S

Holidays made easy with August

August is an alternative way of owning holiday homes. We take care of all typical home ownership hassles, allowing you to enjoy your holi...
Your Chamonix home - Reveal sneak peek
Emma S

Your Chamonix home - Reveal sneak peek

Sunset views of Mont Blanc from our terrace It was only a few months ago that we first started telling you about the renovation of our Ch...
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...
Get excited! Your Provence home renovations are about to start - home reveal!
Emma S

Get excited! Your Provence home renovations are about to start - home reveal!

Scroll down for full home video walkthrough With more families committing to the August Signature Collection recently, it's the right tim...
Get ready for your Chamonix home - Ready soon, home reveal!
Emma S

Get ready for your Chamonix home - Ready soon, home reveal!

The last few months have seen overwhelming inquiries and demands proving August the right solution and the perfect way to own second home...
Inspirations behind the designs of our Provence home
Emma S

Inspirations behind the designs of our Provence home

Less than a few hours away from the UK is our stunning sun-filled, calm and private Provencal-style villa in the sought after area of Val...
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...
Inspirations behind the design of our Chamonix home
Emma S

Inspirations behind the design of our Chamonix home

Inspired by the natural scenery and beauty that is Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, it wasn’t a difficult decision to purchase one of our August holi...
What not to pack with August
Emma S

What not to pack with August

Owning your own holiday home is no longer a dream. With August, you can own your little part of paradise in 5 picture perfect European lo...
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