Clear Boundaries by Category
Finova operates within a defined scope of engagement.
To avoid misalignment and wasted effort, it is important to be explicit about the areas we do not engage in as a matter of course.
These boundaries reflect how Finova operates — not a judgement on the merit or legitimacy of any market or asset class.
The categories below are indicative and not exhaustive.
Residential Property
Finova does not operate as a residential property broker or agent.
This includes:
- standard residential property listings,
- small or mid-sized residential sales,
- retail estate-agency activity, and
- open-market residential brokerage.
However, Finova may support clients in the acquisition or disposal of major portfolios of residential properties.
Finova also actively supports clients in the acquisition or disposal of unique, high-value, or strategically significant residential properties where such assets fall outside conventional residential brokerage and align with our broader engagement model.
For more conventional or smaller-scale residential property sales and purchases, Finova does not act as a property broker or agent. Where appropriate, however, we can facilitate introductions through our relationships with established third-party residential property specialists across a range of international markets. Any resulting property transaction or brokerage service is handled directly by the relevant third party and falls outside Finova’s own scope of engagement.
Commercial Property
Finova does not operate as a commercial property broker or agent.
Routine commercial property transactions, standard leasing activity, and openly marketed commercial assets fall outside our direct scope of engagement.
However, Finova may support clients in the acquisition or disposal of major commercial property portfolios, as well as unique, high-value, or strategically significant commercial properties where such assets fall outside conventional commercial property brokerage and align with our broader engagement model.
For more conventional or smaller-scale commercial property sales, purchases, or leasing requirements, Finova does not act as the broker or agent. Where appropriate, however, we can facilitate introductions through our relationships with established third-party commercial property specialists across a range of international markets. Any resulting property transaction or brokerage service is handled directly by the relevant third party and falls outside Finova’s own scope of engagement.
Commodity Sub-Categories
Finova does not engage in:
- agricultural or soft commodities, or
- non-physical commodity instruments such as futures, options, or other purely financial derivatives.
Our engagement in commodities is limited to physical assets in non-retail, off-market, or strategically structured contexts where governance, verification, and jurisdictional considerations are central.
Business Sales and Brokerage
Finova does not operate as a business sales broker or agent.
This includes:
- small or mid-sized business sales,
- lifestyle business acquisitions, and
- conventional buy-sell brokerage activity.
Finova may engage directly where a business acquisition or disposal is strategic, non-retail, forms part of a wider transaction, or represents a special-situation opportunity aligned with our broader engagement model.
For more conventional business sales and acquisitions, Finova can facilitate access to specialist third-party support. We work with a specialist business consultancy that can assist clients in preparing and positioning a business for disposal or support the preparation and assessment of a proposed acquisition.
We also maintain relationships with established business sales brokers across a range of international markets and, where appropriate, can facilitate introductions for clients seeking to acquire or dispose of small and medium-sized businesses.
Any resulting consultancy, advisory, valuation, marketing, brokerage, or transaction services are undertaken directly by the relevant third-party specialist and fall outside Finova’s own brokerage activities.
Retail and Exchange-Traded Investment Opportunities
Finova does not engage in:
- retail investment products,
- exchange-traded securities or commodities, or
- publicly marketed investment opportunities.
Our focus is on discreet, off-market, or structured contexts rather than open or retail investment environments.
Vehicles and Consumer Assets
Finova does not engage in assets that are readily acquired through standard retail or showroom channels.
This includes:
- consumer vehicles, and
- mass-market or readily available assets.
Engagement with vehicles or transport assets is limited to high-value, specialist, or non-standard contexts, often involving cross-border, ownership, or structuring considerations.
Not Exhaustive
The categories above are not intended to be exhaustive.
They are designed to:
- provide practical clarity,
- set expectations early, and
- reduce misaligned enquiries.
Where an enquiry falls outside Finova’s scope, this is communicated clearly and without delay.
Context Matters
Finova recognises that some situations do not fit neatly into predefined categories.
Where an asset or opportunity is exceptional, unique, or strategically significant, and aligns with Finova’s operating principles, it may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
However, such consideration should not be assumed.
Focused Engagement
Finova’s objective is disciplined engagement, not breadth for its own sake.
Where alignment exists, we engage thoughtfully.
Where it does not, clarity is provided early — in the interest of all parties.