‍Welcoming The August Belgium Community

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Set in the delightful August Hotel, where industrial charm meets modernist design, the August team greeted Belgian and Dutch existing Homeowners, as well as fresh faces, for conversations about Europe, our beautiful properties and their travel experiences.

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‍Our Guest Speaker, A Signature Collection Homeowner

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Following a welcome speech from Mélie Dunod, co-founder and CEO of August Collections, our Head of Benelux, Raf Breuls spent a moment in conversation with Signature Collection Homeowner, Paul, to learn about his experience of travelling with August Collections.

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Joining The August Community

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For guests at the event who were curious about co-ownership with August, Paul shared how he and Katrien came to join the community.

After scouring the Italian property market for two years and having seen the hassle that friends had encountered when buying abroad in Italy, they decided to choose a more modern and turnkey solution to holiday home ownership and embarked on their August journey...

“We have seen the experience from friends of ours who own a second home abroad, it is so much hassle, and that is not what we wanted," shared Paul in conversation with Raf. "I do have to admit that the idea of fractional ownership is something you have to feel comfortable about, but it gives you so many opportunities, we now have four homes and locations to go to.”

Paul and Katrien's first experience as Homeowners was in their villa in the South of France, Châteauneuf-Grasse; close to picturesque Valbonne and a stone’s throw away from a beautiful golf course. Paul shared their fondness for the surroundings and the unique sense of community you feel when returning to the properties: ‍"On Friday, you’ll go to the marketplace and have a nice lunch, and the week after you’ll do it again because you like it. Then people recognise you, and you become a little bit connected to the locals''.

‍Having spent one week in les Alpes-Maritimes, it was not long after that they booked three weeks in a row, in precisely the same location. They also started planning more exciting vacations in their other properties. “The day after tomorrow, we are leaving again with friends to Mallorca - and having one week there. At the end of the year, we will be in Megève. It's something that is totally different from what we had before we were with August,” continued Paul. "Katrien and I are so happy that we did this!"

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An Evening To Remember

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Travelling to and spending time in Antwerp for our event was a delight for the August team and guests alike. “It was wonderful to come together with our Homeowners for our first event in Antwerp. The venue is gorgeous, and the evening was lively and insightful for both guests and the August team,” shared Mélie Dunod.

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"It's all about community and lifestyle. Homeowners could recognise each other by the wristbands they were wearing and they thanked us very much for this lively event; they felt great to be connected to other Homeowners," added Raf. “These international events are very important to us. We bring people together who are like-minded and appreciate great things in life.”

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Adding a special touch to the evening, guests attending the event also received a luxury travel kit, courtesy of Sisley Paris, perfect to carry in their next August adventures.

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Events are a wonderful way to meet the Homeowner community and understand more about what it means to be part of the August family. If you can’t wait until our next event, be sure to sign up for a Webinar to hear more about August.

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