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Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling + Design

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Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Styling + Design

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OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

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Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

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Nat, Creative Director of The Palm Co

Nat, Creative Director of The Palm Co

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Nat from Sea Tribe

Nat from Sea Tribe

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Maddy of Hutchinson House

Maddy of Hutchinson House

Styling + Design

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Jonathan & Tony, owners of Microcloud Bedding

Jonathan & Tony, owners of Microcloud Bedding

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PURPOSE

PURPOSE

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Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

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Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Styling + Design

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Nicole Sullivan, founder and CEO of Cultiver Goods

Nicole Sullivan, founder and CEO of Cultiver Goods

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Chelsea from EQ Consulting

Chelsea from EQ Consulting

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LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

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OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

OUR JOURNEY SO FAR

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PURPOSE

PURPOSE

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LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

LIFE WITH 5 BOYS

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Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

Kas, owner of The Wren & Whippet

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Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

Bee Wakelin, Owner of Unique Stays Auz

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Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling Tips for Year-Round Summer Vibes

Styling + Design

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Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Barefoot Luxe: SOUL Farmhouse Gets a Restyle

Styling + Design

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Maddy of Hutchinson House

Maddy of Hutchinson House

Styling + Design

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Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Grae Gauld from @and.the.boys

Styling + Design

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What you need to know before moving for a sea change

What you need to know before moving for a sea change

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@soul.home.aus

TIMING IS EVERYTHING 🖤⁣ ⁣ I am a big believ

TIMING IS EVERYTHING 🖤⁣
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I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason. And right now across the globe we are all questioning what is happening!!!⁣
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We have decided to put a hold on the sale of our property & business @soulofgerringong ⁣
It simply is not the right time for anyone to be making financial decisions around property, both from a buyer and seller perspective. And without wanting any inspections at the property to ensure we do our best efforts of isolation, this was the right thing to do. Just like the same way we closed our doors for guests during this time. ⁣
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So for now, the sale of SOUL is on hold. I’ll be sure to let you know when it’s back on the market x ⁣
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#soulofgerringong #sleepatsoul #soulhomeaus #realestate #flattenthecurve

WELL DONE @airbnb ⁣ ⁣ Although the bookings fo

WELL DONE @airbnb ⁣
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Although the bookings for our holiday property business @soulofgerringong do not rely on bookings from the @airbnb platform, I am extremely grateful with the support they are offering hosts across the globe. ⁣
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Holiday property businesses are exactly that. Majority of the HPO’s that I know have purchased and set up properties as a business. They have put not only their hard earned money but a lot of time & work to create these businesses. ⁣
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To me a holiday property business is about making a property work for you. It’s about creating an income and a lifestyle, it’s about not trading time for money. ⁣
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For my family, the past three years have involved the running of our business. We have gained a lot, both financially and our lifestyle. But we have also put in a lot of work, resources and money to create the ultimate guest experience. ⁣
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So thankyou to @airbnb for the support you are providing to all the hosts, businesses and families in the holiday property industry. ⁣ ⁣
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📸 by @markroperphotography for @countrystylemag (my boys sure have grown up in three years). ⁣
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#soulofgerringong #soulhomeaus #airbnb #thankyou #hpocommunity #gratitude #holidaypropertyowners

Texture, texture & texture ⚒⁣ ⁣ No words for

Texture, texture & texture ⚒⁣
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No words for this stone. The original farmhouse was constructed with double stone walls. Whilst not all walls could be exposed due to the pure amount of labour, the owners trusted my vision to expose a few of the walls knowing that they would become the hero of the home. And hello hero 🙌⁣
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🔨 @bamconstructionsgroup ⁣
⚒ stonework by @broughton_stonemasonry ⁣
📸 @hayleyhaynes ⁣
🏠 Dunoon Farmhouse ⁣
#soulhomeaus #hpo #holidayproperty #interiordesign #building #farmhouse #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #stone #texture #trustthevision ⁣
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KITCHEN INSPO TIME ⁣ ⁣ I’m sharing a kitchen

KITCHEN INSPO TIME ⁣
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I’m sharing a kitchen design from a holiday property that I worked on last year. Somehow farmhouses keep following me 😂⁣
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The goal with this property was to ensure that the original charm remained whilst transforming it into a place where guests would love to stay, and spend time here in the kitchen ... the heart of the property. ⁣
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⁣Check out the curved ceiling ... it was part of the original bull nosed verandah which had over time been enclosed. It is such a unique part of this design. And the timbers you see on the island were the floorboards from what was the sunroom. 🙌⁣
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🔨 @bamconstructionsgroup ⁣
⚒ kitchen by @oceansidekitchens ⁣
📸 @hayneshayley 🏠 Dunoon Farmhouse ⁣
#soulhomeaus #hpo #holidayproperty #interiordesign #building #kitchendesign #farmhouse #allaboutthathidayfeeling ⁣
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TIME TO BE A VIRTUAL TRAVELLER ⁣ ⁣ Whilst we c

TIME TO BE A VIRTUAL TRAVELLER ⁣
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Whilst we can’t travel overseas, there is nothing stopping us being inspired by holiday properties abroad. ⁣
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Tonight we are ‘visiting’ @kimatulum It’s an off the grid retreat in the Tulum region of Mexico. Think a secluded oasis with only three suites. Your surrounded by the lush forest, close to beautiful beaches and can we take a moment to take in the simplistic design 🙌⁣
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Thanks to @nathanlindbergdesign for introducing me to this private oasis. ⁣
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📸 @brit_gill ⁣
#soulhomeaus #virtualtraveller #allaboutthatholidayfeeling #mexico #inspired #airbnb #design

Not everyone out there can stay in their own homes

Not everyone out there can stay in their own homes during this isolation/self distancing time, due to many reasons. ⁣
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If this is you and you are healthy, I encourage you to reach out to the HPO’s in your area. A lot of holiday properties are empty and the owners are happy to host longer stays. ⁣
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Here are a few properties that you can get in touch with for long term stays: ⁣ ⁣
@simpsoncottage
@nirvanaseasidecottages
@saltysamsbruns
@saltydog_cottage
@tidepropertymanagement ⁣
Stay safe everyone x

MODULE EIGHT

ENJOY THE JOURNEY

01.

SETTING BOUNDARIES

02.

ATTRACTING YOUR TRIBE

03.

KEEP GROWING

04.

LIFESTYLE

EXTRAS

Interview with Pru Chapman from The Owners Collective

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MODULE SEVEN

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

01.

PHOTOSHOOTS AND LOCATION HIRE

02.

EVENTS

03.

COLLABORATIONS

04.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

EXTRAS

Photoshoot/Location Hire Agreement and an Interview with Nathan and Jaynie Johnson from Blacklist Studio

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MODULE SIX

MAKE SOME NOISE

01.

DON’T WAIT FOR YOUR GUESTS TO FIND YOU

02.

SELL THE LIFESTYLE

03.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY

04.

SIGNAGE

EXTRAS

Marketing Material, Interview with Claire Mountaine from Scout PR plus a video by Headland Brands on selling the lifestyle

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MODULE FIVE

EDUCATE AND CURATE

01.

INFORMATION

02.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

03.

THE LITTLE THINGS

04.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

EXTRAS

In-House Guide, Feedback Card and an Interview with Kate Mather from South Coast Experiences.

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MODULE FOUR

MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS

01.

OUTSOURCING OR SELF-MANAGE

02.

GOING SOLO

03.

BOOKING SYSTEMS

04.

AUTOMATE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

EXTRAS

Inside our Booking Sytem, Interview with Hamish Armtage from South Coast Luxury

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MODULE THREE

WHAT’S INSIDE COUNTS

01.

STYLING

02.

PRODUCTS TO SOURCE

03.

QUANTITIES

04.

CLEANING & LAUNDRY

EXTRAS

Cleaning Checklist, Master List, Plants and Foliage Guide, How to Style a Bed (video) & Interview with Crystal Bailey from Crystal Bailey and Co.

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MODULE TWO

YOU’RE NOW A HOLIDAY PROPERTY OWNER

01.

DEFINING YOUR TARGET MARKET

02.

YOUR VISION AND THE BUILD

03.

SPACE AND STORAGE

04.

BUILD YOUR TEAM

05.

SETTING YOUR PRICE

EXTRAS

Vision Board, Timeline Spreadsheet, Budget Spreadsheet, Behind the Scenes at SOUL & Interview with Ben Mathews from Bam Constructions Group

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