{"id":876110,"date":"2026-09-18T08:54:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T06:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=876110"},"modified":"2026-09-18T09:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:32:13","slug":"r2-1m-gets-you-a-hotel-style-home-in-cape-towns-cbd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/876110\/r2-1m-gets-you-a-hotel-style-home-in-cape-towns-cbd\/","title":{"rendered":"R2.1m gets you a hotel-style home in Cape Town\u2019s CBD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What if owning an apartment did not have to mean managing every aspect of it yourself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is the proposition behind The Lennon, a new residential development at 60 Corporation Street in Cape Town\u2019s CBD, where apartments are being combined with professional management and the services more commonly associated with hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelennon.co.za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=September+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about The Lennon.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Backed by Neighbourgood, the development offers suites, one- and two-bedroom apartments priced from R2.1 million, with a model designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-5.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Property ownership has traditionally worked in silos, where owners and investors buy an apartment and get the key to that unit, and not much else. Neighbourgood wants ownership to work more like a lifestyle membership that is not confined to the four walls of a single building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than treating the apartment as the entire product, The Lennon puts equal emphasis on what happens around it, from a rooftop pool and gym to a caf\u00e9, concierge services and access to Neighbourgood\u2019s wider network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lennon offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suites, one- and two-bedroom apartments from R2.1 million<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R100,000 early investor discount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional management by Neighbourgood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rooftop pool, bar, Fully equipped gym, caf\u00e9, bakery and restaurant&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reception and concierge services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UDZ and Section 13sex tax incentives for qualifying purchasers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Registered buyers can join the online sales launch on Wednesday, 7th October at 1pm where a R100,000* discount awaits those who reserve on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelennon.co.za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=September+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about The Lennon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-7.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Property Meets Hospitality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The boundaries between hotels, rental accommodation and residential property have become increasingly fluid, with buyers and tenants looking for greater convenience and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lennon is built around this overlap. Neighbourgood, which has a portfolio of more than 1,000 units across Cape Town and the Cape Winelands, will professionally manage the development. Their existing business spans furnished accommodation, aparthotels, coworking spaces, rooftops and social environments, giving the company experience across several parts of the hospitality and residential property markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incidentally, the new residential development at 60 Corporation Street has significance too. The former Townhouse Hotel became the company\u2019s first significant acquisition in 2021 and is now being redeveloped as Neighbourgood&#8217;s first sectional title development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At The Lennon, that experience is being applied to a residential ownership model. Professional management is intended to reduce the operational burden associated with running a rental property. For residents and tenants, the development offers services and shared spaces designed to make everyday life more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-4.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Something For Everyone&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The development&#8217;s entry-level suites are priced from R2.1 million, putting them within reach of buyers looking for a foothold in Cape Town\u2019s CBD without moving into the higher price brackets associated with larger apartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suites &#8211; Priced from R2 100 000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to make efficient use of space, the suites offer a compact city base for first-time buyers, investors or those looking for a lock-up-and-go property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One Bedroom Apartments &#8211; Priced from R2 990 000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The one-bedroom apartments offer practical layouts suited to professionals, couples and investors seeking a centrally located residential property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Two Bedroom Apartments &#8211; Priced from R5 090 000&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With additional space and flexibility, the two-bedroom apartments can appeal to families, sharers or buyers who want room to work from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standard finishes include essential kitchen appliances. Buyers can also choose a Neighbourgood furniture and fit-out package curated by Cape Town interior design studio Terr\u0101 Design. With these packages, the apartment is turnkey and ready to live in or let out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-9.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Amenity-led Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lennon\u2019s shared facilities are designed to make the building itself part of the lifestyle proposition. Residents will have access to a rooftop pool and bar, fully equipped gym, caf\u00e9 and bakery, restaurant and social spaces, reception and concierge services, laundry facilities and optional cleaning and hotel-style room service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim is to provide convenience without requiring residents to leave the building for every part of their daily routine. Whoever is living or staying in the apartment, including long term tenants or short-stay guests, gets access to Neighbourgood\u2019s amenity spaces across Cape Town. For an owner who lets the unit out, that access becomes part of what they are offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Neighbourgood Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Access to the wider Neighbourgood community, including the Neighbourgood Work Clubs, wellness spaces, clubhouses and events across the city is another major plus.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These community events, which include creative workshops, networking evenings, community dinners and outdoor activities such as sunset hikes up Lion\u2019s Head are part of a broader strategy of connecting property with the social and professional lives of its residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-8.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Investment Proposition with Tax Considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A strategic location within Cape Town\u2019s Urban Development Zone adds another potential consideration for qualifying investors. Where the relevant requirements are met, owners of qualifying residential property used for income-producing purposes may be able to claim an accelerated income tax allowance under Section 13quat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors who own five or more qualifying new residential rental units may also potentially benefit from Section 13sex. The incentives have specific eligibility requirements, and purchasers should seek independent professional tax advice before relying on any potential deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An R100,000 early investor discount is also available at launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lennon\u2019s CBD location also places residents within close reach of some of Cape Town\u2019s strongest lifestyle and commercial nodes. Bree Street\u2019s restaurants, caf\u00e9s and bars are approximately three minutes away, while Harrington Street is just as close. Galleries, museums and cultural attractions are around five minutes away, with Signal Hill, Table Mountain, the V&amp;A Waterfront and Atlantic Seaboard also easily accessible via MyCiTi routes and major transport connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a property investor, this creates proximity to a mix of potential demand drivers, including employment, tourism, entertainment, retail and cultural activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-3.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Trio of Property Visionaries&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lennon brings together three key industry players, Neighbourgood, Silk Road Architects and Terr\u0101 Design Studio, combining decades of property development, architecture, interiors and hospitality expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its proposition reflects a broader shift in residential property towards developments where services, shared amenities and community are considered alongside the apartment itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sales at The Lennon launch online on Wednesday, 7th October at 1pm (GMT+2). Buyers can register ahead of launch, browse floor plans and shortlist their preferred apartments. Units can be reserved online from launch day for a R10,000 reservation fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelennon.co.za\/?utm_source=BusinessTech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=September+2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to learn more about The Lennon.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-876133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/The-Lennon-6.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Lennon combines residential ownership with hospitality, professional management and community, targeting buyers looking for a more flexible approach to property in Cape Town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":876126,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sma_x_autopost_status":"posted","_sma_x_autopost_error":"","_sma_x_post_id":"2100841012755148994","_sma_facebook_post_id":"191437357620492_2208869199933479","_sma_instagram_post_id":"","_sma_x_attempts":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[26563,24654,4989,11542,25447,4038,26562],"class_list":["post-876110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-aprtments","tag-cape-twon","tag-hotel","tag-invest","tag-offer","tag-property","tag-the-lennon"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/876110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=876110"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/876110\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":876153,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/876110\/revisions\/876153"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/876126"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=876110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=876110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=876110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}