A real estate firm based in Abuja, Sylvastar Residences, has unveiled an innovative property acquisition model designed to ease access to land ownership for Nigerians without the immediate need for cash.
The initiative, branded Sylvastar Asset-to-Land Exchange (SALE) and popularly described as Land by Barter, allows individuals and businesses to exchange existing assets for land and other appreciating real estate properties. Assets eligible for exchange include vehicles, electronics, generators, debt instruments and other valuable properties.
Speaking on the launch, Dr Seth Sylvester, Group Managing Director of Sylvastar Group and Chancellor of Sylvastar Academy, said the model was created to deepen participation in Nigeria’s real estate sector while unlocking the value of idle or underutilised assets.
“Land by Barter gives people the opportunity to exchange their existing assets, vehicles, electronics, generators, debt capital and other properties for appreciating real estate assets,” Dr Sylvester said. “With this innovation, you no longer need cash to own real estate.”
He stressed that the initiative is built on professional and transparent processes, countering concerns often associated with informal asset swaps.
“Every asset exchange under Land by Barter is backed by valuation experts, formal legal agreements and a structured approval workflow,” he explained. “Assets are accurately valued, and the entire process is transparent, secure and professionally managed.”
According to the company, the SALE initiative is aimed at dispelling long-held misconceptions about asset-based transactions while offering a safe and efficient alternative route into real estate investment.
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“Our goal is to awaken Nigeria’s dead capital market and make real estate ownership more accessible,” Dr Sylvester added. “This is a credible, structured system designed to inspire confidence and deliver long-term value.”
Sylvastar Residences has encouraged interested individuals and businesses to begin the onboarding process, describing the Land by Barter model as a practical solution for investors seeking flexibility without compromising security.
Prospective investors can obtain further details directly from Sylvastar Residences.
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