Chapter, a progressive property developer committed to shaping meaningful urban environments, is the team behind Lilly May. From contemporary residences to thoughtfully integrated precincts, Chapter’s developments are defined by exceptional design, innovation, and purpose.

Bruce Wilson Architects, led by founder Bruce Wilson, are known for their inspired and considered approach, crafting spaces that are both striking and deeply functional. Their designs blend sustainability with architectural ingenuity, creating environments that feel as good as they look.

17 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8001.

Lilly May is expected to reach completion in Q1 2027.

STBB is the appointed transferring attorney for Lilly May - a respected national law firm with a deep understanding of property transfers and development sales.

BetterBond has been appointed as the bond originator for Lilly May, offering seamless home loan support and access to all major banks.

Bond repayments will begin once the property has been completed, transferred into your name, and the developer has been paid by your bank.

Bond registration costs will be payable when the bond is lodged and registered with your chosen financial institution, after development completion.

There are no hidden costs. The prices quoted are VAT-inclusive, so no transfer duty applies. Buyers should, however, budget for additional transfer and bond registration fees.

If you occupy the apartment before transfer, occupational interest will apply, as specified in the agreement of sale.

After transfer, owners will be liable for municipal rates, taxes, and any applicable City Improvement District (CID) levies.

Yes, Lilly May is pet-friendly, subject to body corporate approval and compliance with standard pet ownership regulations.

Levies include the cost of managing and maintaining the building, as well as key s ervices. These include:

• Building insurance (excluding contents)
• Security and access control
• Cleaning of communal areas
• Communal water and electricity
• Refuse removal
• Property and body corporate management
• Repairs and maintenance of shared spaces
• Maintenance reserve (CSOS requirement)

Each apartment includes:

• A prepaid electricity meter
• Individually metered water usage

Residents or tenants top up electricity and are billed directly for their water usage.

Lilly May includes:

• Access-controlled entry
• 24-hour on-site security
• CCTV surveillance in communal areas
• On-site short-term leasing management for added safety

There are no parking facilities at Lilly May, however there is on street parking available. Chat to us about monthly parking facilities close to Lilly May.

Once the development has been completed, the occupational certificate issued, and your unit has been transferred into your name, you can move in or let the unit to tenants.

• No transfer duty
• Access to tax incentives like the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) and Section 13sex, enhancing your returns
• Brand new unit with developer guarantees and warranties
• Lock in pricing now in a rising market
• Purpose-built apartments with strong short-term rental demand and net yield potential

1. Reserve your apartment online on launch day.
2. An agent will contact you to confirm and share the sale agreement.
3. Sign and return the agreement.
4. Pay your deposit to the transferring attorneys.
5. Apply for finance via BetterBond or your preferred bank.
6. Transfer and registration will take place once the development is completed.

• A R10,000 reservation fee secures your unit and is fully refundable only if your bond application is declined by the bank.
• Once the sale agreement is signed, a 10% deposit is payable within 7 days.
• The remaining 90% must be secured within 30 days of the developer’s signature—either through a bond, bank guarantee, or cash payment.
• If you’re purchasing in cash, a 30% deposit is due within 7 days of signing, with the remaining 70% payable as a cash balance or via a bank guarantee.