I hope this message finds you packed with the same sense of excitement we’re feeling on our side of the fence. I’m writing this article not just as your appointed conveyancer, but as a fellow stakeholder in the incredible vision that is 170 Grosvenor. A vision that’s fast becoming a reality, thanks to the amazing response and interest from the market.

As of Monday, 2 June 2025, our construction team officially stepped onto the site, boots on the ground, ready to bring bricks and dreams together. After months of careful planning, sales milestones, and behind-the-scenes activity, it’s finally happening. The earth is moving, and a bold new chapter is being written in the leafy suburb of Bryanston, right in the beating heart of Johannesburg.

Let’s take a moment to reflect.

When sales launched in November 2024, we knew this development had potential. But what we didn’t fully anticipate was just how quickly the market would respond. By March 2025, we had already reached our sales target - a crucial benchmark that allowed us to officially break ground. That kind of momentum doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when a powerful vision meets a receptive market and is fuelled by the confidence of investors like you.

On behalf of our entire team here at VDM, thank you. Thank you for trusting in the vision. Thank you for backing a bold, contemporary, and human-centric development that’s set to raise the bar for vibrant living in Johannesburg.

Now that the site is active and construction is underway, the coming months going to be filled with tangible progress: teams on site, structures taking shape, and a dream beginning to stand tall, literally. As the conveyancing attorneys appointed by Merelava, it’s our privilege and responsibility to walk this journey alongside you, ensuring that every legal step, from offer to transfer, is smooth, secure, and handled with the utmost care.

What You Can Expect Moving Forward

Construction is always an exciting time, but it’s also a period that raises many questions, especially for investors. Rest assured, we’ll be communicating regularly with updates from the site, timelines, and picture-progress as the build moves forward. You won’t be left in the dark because we believe in open, transparent, and timely communication. After all, your investment deserves nothing less.

From our side, as your conveyancing partners, our focus is now on laying the legal and administrative groundwork for what comes next: preparing for the various stages of transfer, monitoring development milestones, and staying in close step with Merelava’s sales and construction teams.

And, of course, we’re here to guide you through every step of the process, from signing documents to bond registrations, to obtaining municipal clearance certificates, and finally, to transferring the property into your name. We understand that for many, investing in a new development (especially off-plan) can feel overwhelming. Our job is to make sure it never feels that way.

A Reminder of Who We Are (and Why We Do What We Do)

We’re not just “the attorneys handling the paperwork.” We see ourselves as your strategic partners in this process. For years, our firm has specialised in residential and commercial conveyancing, and we’ve walked this journey with thousands of buyers, developers, and investors – just like you. We know that what you’ve invested in isn’t just a unit number or a set of square metres - it’s a future. It’s a vision of possibility, a stream of income, a home to live in, a foothold in one of Joburg’s most sought-after addresses.

And that’s exactly how we treat it - with the care, diligence, and personal attention it deserves.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned property investor, we’re here to translate the technical legal jargon into plain English, to answer the questions you didn’t know you had, and to ensure that by the time you receive your keys, you feel confident, empowered, and informed.

The Road Ahead

Looking ahead, the next few months will bring more visible activity on-site: cranes moving in, framework going up, and the early shape of the apartments and penthouses beginning to take form. Every milestone on-site will also come with legal progress behind the scenes. Our team will keep you updated on all the transfer-related items you need to be aware of, including timelines for bond instructions, registration steps, and the anticipated transfer window.

We’re currently working closely with Merelava’s internal teams to ensure that every sale is recorded properly and that documentation is in place for when transfer processes formally begin. As we approach the registration phase, we’ll reach out directly with the necessary next steps and paperwork, ensuring you’re always one step ahead.

And if you ever feel unsure or need clarity on any part of the process? That’s what we’re here for. Whatsapp us or give us a call.

At a time when the market can feel uncertain, it’s projects like 170 Grosvenor that remind us of the power of long-term thinking, smart investing, and visionary development. The fact that we’re breaking ground less than a year after launching sales is a powerful testament, not only to the strength of this offering, but to the calibre of the investors behind it. That’s you.

Thank you once again for entrusting us with your transfer. We don’t take it lightly, and we’re honoured to be part of this exciting journey with you.

Here’s to strong foundations - both literal and legal - and to the chapters we’ll build together.

Cheers,
Cor van Deventer
Director - VDM Attorneys