The Harland & Poston Group has secured a wide-ranging editorial pact with IMI Daily, the specialist journal read by legislators, private-office advisers and internationally mobile investors from Vancouver to Vladivostok. The agreement confers the coveted Industry Expert appellation—a label reserved for organisations that substantiate every assertion with hard evidence and can demonstrate consistent delivery across multiple jurisdictions. In less than a decade, the Group has moved from regional upstart to an authority now invited to shape the industry’s most closely followed forum.IMI Daily is not another newsletter in a crowded inbox. Its daily briefings land on the desks of the officials who draft residency statutes, the lawyers who structure cross-border holdings, and the family offices responsible for shepherding capital through a shifting regulatory maze. To hold Industry Expert status inside this ecosystem is to gain a seat at the policy table before the ink dries on new rules.“Recognition from IMI Daily confirms that our research, client work and on-the-ground execution meet the highest bar in the market,” explained David Poston, Co-Founder and Chief Executive. “More importantly, it gives us licence to interrogate prevailing wisdom, supply context where headline numbers alone mislead, and offer readers a perspective rooted in real transactions rather than conjecture.”The collaboration is substantive rather than symbolic. The Harland & Poston Group will produce monthly columns, granular legislative digests and data-rich market deep-dives. Early commissions include a comparative analysis of European pathway reforms post-Schengen recast, a forecast of Asian liquidity into Mediterranean second-home stock, and a forensic look at the emerging ‘tech-nomad’ visa class. Each piece will combine proprietary data, first-hand fieldwork and critical commentary—precisely the blend IMI Daily’s readership has come to expect.Beyond the written word, the Group now becomes exclusive sponsor of IMI Daily’s Portugal Golden Visa portal, extending its visibility among applicants who prize transparency over sales patter. The sponsorship will double as a launch pad for exploring adjacent avenues, including the evolving Greek residency route and the newly floated Spanish reforms. Internal working groups are already distilling case studies, client testimonials and macroeconomic trendlines to feed the portal’s editorial calendar.For Harland & Poston, the tie-up neatly supports a broader communications thesis: the firm should help draft the narrative that governs capital flows and human movement, not merely transact once the regulations are set. It intends to use the platform to advocate for evidence-led policymaking, spotlight unintended consequences where they arise, and champion investor programmes that deliver reciprocal benefit to host nations.About Harland & Poston GroupFounded in Portugal in 2017, the Group operates across diversified and key industries, to ensure all of our clients' needs are met with the same degree of quality and commitment. Our operational expertise also expands to the field of hotel management and to the development and construction of our own projects, always meeting the highest industry standards. Additionally, we offer visa consultancy helping investors relocate without any hassles. The new alliance with IMI Daily marks the latest step in that trajectory—moving the conversation from boardroom to by-line, and ensuring the firm’s analysis travels as far as its capital.  About IMI DailyIMI Daily is the leading news and intelligence platform for investment-migration professionals, policy-makers and investors, offering real-time analysis, market data and expert commentary on residency and citizenship programmes worldwide. 

FORMBY — In a move that’s been widely welcomed, the Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, now part of the Harland & Poston Group, have donated more than 75 pieces of commercial gym equipment during this Summer to 3 nearby schools: Range High, Scarisbrick Hall and Formby High School. The handover happened on July 24, the beginning of the summer term.This donation is part of the renovation that the resort will undergo, managed by HP Invest, starting with the gym. It is important to highlight that this is not outdated gym material gathering dust in a backroom. These are good quality machines, Technogym treadmills, Matrix strength trainers, Olympic-standard weights, all still in perfect condition.  What says the CEO of the Harland & Poston GroupDavid Poston, CEO of the Harland & Poston Group, said the donation is about “supporting young people in our community with practical tools for health and wellbeing.” “As we invest in the future of Formby Hall, we want to ensure our progress benefits the people around us,” he added. Each school is set to receive a tailored bundle, chosen to match their physical education needs. Think: treadmills, rowing machines, cable stations, and more. The equipment will be put to use across PE lessons, fitness programmes and extracurricular sports, helping to embed physical activity into everyday school life — at a time when budgets are tight, and demand is high. The 3 schools all play a vital role in the educational and social fabric of Sefton and West Lancashire. Range High, a short jog from Formby Hall, has served the community since the 1970s. It’s known for its focus on both academic and personal development — and now, it seems, for building stronger muscles too.  Statements from the SchoolsMr Owens, from the PE department at Range High School, was full of praise. “The generous donation from the new owners of Formby Hall Golf Club will significantly enhance students' physical education experience,” he said. “It promotes fitness, wellbeing, and healthy lifestyles — and provides greater access to quality resources, encouraging participation, improving performance, and inspiring lifelong habits that support both physical and mental health.” Scarisbrick Hall School brings a blend of heritage and forward-thinking education, set in one of the area’s most iconic buildings. Meanwhile, Formby High, going strong since 1938, continues to be a lynchpin for inclusive education and community spirit. Mrs Melia, the Curriculum Leader for Physical Education at Formby High School, also expressed her gratitude. "On behalf of the students and staff at Formby High School, I would like to thank Formby Hall Golf Club for their very kind and generous donation of free fitness suite equipment for our students to use. The students really enjoy using the fitness suite, and this donation will benefit them in lesson time as they now have access to more equipment, but it will also benefit those students who use the fitness suite after school. Staff also use the facility, so it will contribute to staff health and well-being too.” The generous gesture from Formby Hall is the start of a long-standing relationship with the area. Over the years, the resort has been more than a leisure destination; it’s hosted fundraisers, local events, and now, it seems, a new generation of fitness enthusiasts. The gym and wellness refurbishment itself is due to start later this year, with Schulte Hospitality Group overseeing the works. It forms part of a broader revamp following the Harland & Poston Group’s acquisition of the resort in early 2025. For now, the only heavy lifting going on is the delivery of dumbbells and rowing machines. But it’s the kind of weight everyone’s happy to carry.

As the world of investment migration evolves, traditional routes are giving way to more flexible, asset-driven frameworks. One of the more sophisticated strategies that is currently emerging involves the pairing of cross-border investment with residency planning, and Portugal is fast becoming the spotlight for this trend.At the heart of this development is the D2 Entrepreneur Visa, a lesser-known but increasingly viable alternative to Portugal’s traditional Golden Visa programme. While the Golden Visa currently relies on funds acquisition, the Portuguese D2 Visa route invites business participation — rewarding operational substance over capital presence alone.This shift opens the door for structures that engage meaningfully with business activity, while still offering the residency benefits investors seek. A recent example illustrates how this can work across jurisdictions. A European Residency Route Anchored in British AssetsIn the north-west of England lies Formby Hall, a long-established hospitality asset with over a century of heritage. Known for its 18-hole golf course and spa facilities, it has historically attracted a high-end clientele from sport, business and public life.The property was recently acquired by the Harland & Poston Group, operating the investment through HP Invest, a company incorporated in Portugal. The acquisition forms part of a wider redevelopment programme, aimed at elevating Formby Hall’s offering to meet modern leisure and high-end event demands.What’s notable here isn’t simply the asset, but the structure. Investors participating in the project do so through HP Invest, a Portuguese business, thereby fulfilling one of the primary requirements for the D2 Entrepreneur Visa.David Poston, Chief Executive of HPG, notes:“This approach allows us to reshape how high-value assets are opened to investors. We’re creating access, not just returns. And in doing so, we’re linking lifestyle, mobility and growth in one coherent structure.”Under the Portuguese immigration law, foreign nationals may qualify for a D2 visa if they establish or hold equity in a company based in Portugal. Crucially, that company is not restricted to domestic-only operations; it may hold or manage assets abroad. This detail is what makes international investment-led residency strategies viable within current EU frameworks.Why Investors Are Looking Beyond Traditional ProgrammesPortugal has long been viewed as a stable, EU-aligned jurisdiction with favourable tax policies and a high standard of living. The changes which the Golden Visa programme went through in October 2023, culminating in the end of the Real Estate investment, created a gap for those seeking EU mobility without full relocation.The D2 Visa is emerging as the response — more demanding in structure, yet also more sustainable. It requires:Ownership or executive role in a Portuguese-registered company;A feasible business plan or record of activity;Proof of financial means;Residence arrangements within Portugal;Basic administrative compliance (tax number, bank account, etc.). Once approved, the applicant receives a 2-year residence permit, renewable for successive periods, with a path to permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years. By investing through a Portuguese-based company like HP Invest, participants benefit not only from potential returns on an international hospitality asset but also from the right to reside in Portugal, and with it, easier access to the Schengen area.Here's What This New Cross-Border Model Means for the IndustryThe cross-border structure reflects a broader movement in investment migration — away from those programmes designed around simple asset transactions, and toward the ones that engage with enterprise, risk, and reward.This new model balances legal substance with commercial intent: a real business, managing real assets, with room for investor participation. For international entrepreneurs, and globally mobile individuals, it allows capital to work in multiple dimensions — financial, legal, and lifestyle.As borders tighten and compliance expectations rise, the appeal of these hybrid models will likely grow. They encourage engagement with local economies and legal systems, while preserving the global outlook modern investors require.Looking Forward with the Harland & Poston Group as a PartnerWith more investors seeking flexible routes to the EU residency — and regulators placing closer scrutiny on passive capital inflows — the Portuguese D2 Visa offers a timely alternative, rewarding those prepared to enter the market through operational alignment rather than transactional shortcuts.In partnership with Harland & Poston Group, we can connect your clients to a pathway that combines Portuguese residency prospects with competitive returns across hospitality, real estate and services. Organisations wishing to explore co-investment, distribution or advisory collaborations are invited to send enquiries to the Group’s new-business team, which is already charting the next wave of cross-border capital and residency solutions.