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This new Sea Point development is NOT for Airbnb investors

“I’m building homes, not stock,” says developer Matthew Quinton

Last updated: Friday, 24 April 2026

Sea Point has no shortage of new developments. But this one is going to shift the conversation.

The Sea Point is designed to live in, not rent out, with multiple bedrooms and an actually reasonable number of parking bays. It’s a building that will define the neighbourhood, and how people live on the Atlantic Seaboard, says Matthew Quinton, head of Aquacor Property Developers.

We spoke to him about building homes, not Airbnb stock. You might agree with Matthew’s approach, or not. He welcomes controversy.


Developer Matthew Quinton from Aquacor describes the architecture style as African contemporary. Image: The Sea Point

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