More families are discovering the better way to own holiday homes in Europe

The desire of owning a holiday home has not only increased, it is now a top priority for a lot of families who have realised the benefit of owning their own gateway that feels safe, especially post COVID. 

Buying a holiday home abroad is no small feat. Aside from the tried-and-tested route of simply buying a property in a place you love, more and more families are opting instead to buy in a portfolio of design-led properties. 

With a lot of families evaluating their lifestyle in recent times, some are considering why just own one holiday home when you can have many? This is the premise of August, a first of its kind, Brexit proof, UK co-ownership model that makes you the owner of not one, but five beautifully designed properties.  

Already attracting international families from Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Europe, and UK. August offers the benefits of homeownership without the upkeep.

Founders Mélie Dunod, Nico Watzenig, and the August team curate Collections - portfolios of homes by buying properties in sought-after locations across Europe. The homes are renovated, designed, and furnished to the highest standards. Spacious, light-filled homes promise stylish, contemporary interiors, enveloped within stunning scenery. 

Each family co-owning the portfolio can stay in each newly renovated home for an average of 12 weeks each per year. August manages each home, so all you have to do is pack your bags. If you want extras, from cooking to childcare, the August Concierge service will arrange that too.

The Collections feature beautifully designed homes in Mallorca, Tuscany, Provence, Barcelona, Chamonix, and The Cotswolds. Unlike property clubs, buyers can opt for real ownership in larger homes, from the Family Collection (€220,000, plus monthly fees of €450), which features apartments and villas with two to three bedrooms, or the Signature Collection (€325,000, plus a monthly management fee of €590), with upwards of four bedrooms.

Dunod ensures flexibility and care are taken in curating the portfolio. “Owning homes with August is the same as owning your own home with the main emphasis on experiences and flexibility, just like how the current luxury travel sector focuses on.

We purposely mix our demographic to make sure that clients can easily access the weeks that they want just like it should be when they own their own homes. It shouldn't be about just going to that one place but having access to many destinations and how you want to travel.

We started August because we wanted to apply this trend to holiday home ownership and revolutionise the way people own and experience holiday homes.”

If a co-owner wants out, or their circumstances change, August will help sell their share of a portfolio, there's already a demand within the August community for completed homes. In a time where many are navigating through a new future of travel, August offers a better way to holiday homeownership.

There are currently 2 collections on sales with limited shares available due to the popularity and unique August offering. More collections will be launched later this year. 

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Additional expert insights from August teams (founders, property acquisition, design, service) and home renovation images/assets are available upon request. Approval on image usage is required. 

For more information and all press and partnerships related enquiries

Contact: Shirley Goh shirley@augustcollection.co.uk  |  +44 7415589043

Relevant links

Read more about the August families and homes:

• This American family who recently joined August to spend more time in Europe
• This young London-based family joined August after looking for a second home for years… 
• The August homes: French Riviera ; Chamonix
• August in the Press - Luxury London
• How does August work?  |  FAQs