What Harland & Poston Group does

Harland & Poston Group is a privately-held, founder-controlled multinational headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2017 by co-founders David Poston (CEO) and Gary Harland (CFO). The Group operates as a one-stop shop for international high-net-worth investors seeking cross-border real estate, residency-by-investment programmes, and hospitality investment exposure, structured around three core operating brands: Portugal Homes (real estate brokerage and advisory across Portugal), Investment Visa (residency and citizenship-by-investment consulting across 17 countries including Portugal, Greece, the UAE, Qatar, and Caribbean jurisdictions), and HP Invest (development project structuring and capital deployment, currently managing projects worth approximately €500 million with a team of 100+ professionals). The Group owns and operates tangible hospitality assets including the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão in Portugal's Algarve and the Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa on England's Sefton Coast (acquired December 2024), and is developing mixed-use schemes such as the Mátria Co-Working building in Lisbon and the Cook Street Urban Garden project in Glasgow.

The underlying technology is a multi-jurisdictional investment platform that bundles property search, residency application support, property management, project development, hotel operations, and an in-house marketing department of 14 specialists; no proprietary AI/ML models or software products are disclosed. Revenue is generated across six streams — real estate brokerage commissions, residency and citizenship consultancy fees, investment/project management fees for HP Invest (advertised with projected 6-10% annual returns for hospitality investors and a Formby Hall tier offering 10% fixed annual return over 5 years at £500,000 minimum), recurring property management subscriptions, hotel operating income via owned assets and the Schulte Hospitality Group partnership, and marketing services. Go-to-market is high-touch enterprise field sales through dedicated investment advisors across seven offices in Portugal, the UK (Manchester and Wembley), the UAE (Dubai), Greece (Athens), and Hong Kong, supplemented by a network of 250+ agent partners and event-driven investor conferences.

The customer base is concentrated in the High-Net-Worth International Investors segment, primarily individual investors and family offices seeking EU residency, overseas property exposure, and asset-backed hospitality investments. The Group claims to have facilitated over €1 billion of invested capital through HP Group over seven years, employs 200+ staff speaking 20+ languages across 17 nationalities, and has received the IMI Daily Industry Expert appellation and the Five-Star Award at the International Property Awards 2025-2026 for its Portuguese hotel construction.

Name

Harland & Poston Group

Legal name

HARLAND & POSTON – IMOBILIARIA, LDA

Website

https://harlandposton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Harland & Poston Group is a Lisbon-headquartered multinational serving high-net-worth international investors with integrated real estate brokerage, residency and citizenship-by-investment consulting, project development, hotel operations, and property management across Portugal, the UK, the UAE, Greece, and Hong Kong.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Real Estate & Investment Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Lessors of Nonresidential Buildings (except Miniwarehouses) (531120)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE), Luxury Vacation Rental Management (BPAJAIAD), Multifamily Brokerage (BPAJABAD)

Keywords

• Real estate brokerage
• Residency by investment
• Property management
• Investment consultancy
• Hotel management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisbon

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Brokerage: Commissions from buying and selling residential and commercial properties across Portugal and international markets through Portugal Homes brand.
2. Residency & Citizenship by Investment Consultancy: Fees for guiding clients through residency-by-investment (RBI) and citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programmes across Portugal, Greece, UAE, Qatar, Caribbean and 17 countries through Investment Visa brand.
3. Investment Consultancy & Project Development: HP Invest manages development projects and structures investment opportunities, generating returns through project equity, management fees, and investor capital deployment. Projects span Portugal, UK, and international markets.
4. Property Management: Ongoing property management fees for overseas properties including inspections, tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance, tax representation and administrative support.
5. Hotel Management: Operates Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão and Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, generating revenue from hotel operations, and collaborating with Schulte Hospitality Group for large-scale hospitality developments.
6. Marketing & Advertising Services: In-house marketing department providing services including branding, paid media, social media, content development, SEO, web design and graphic design to group brands and potentially external clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Harland & Poston Group is a multinational operator providing real estate brokerage, residency and citizenship-by-investment consultancy, investment project development, property management, and hotel management services through three primary sub-brands (Portugal Homes, Investment Visa, HP Invest). The group operates offices across Portugal, the UK, the UAE, Greece, and Hong Kong, serving international high-net-worth investors seeking overseas property, EU residency/citizenship, and asset-backed investment opportunities. It also owns and operates hospitality assets such as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão and Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa.

Product overview

Harland & Poston Group is a diversified multinational conglomerate operating across real estate, investment, and hospitality sectors through three primary sub-brands: Portugal Homes (real estate advisory and marketplace), Investment Visa (residency and citizenship by investment consulting), and HP Invest (investment projects and development). The portfolio includes tangible property assets such as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão in Portugal and Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa in the UK, as well as development projects like Mátria Co-Working in Lisbon and Cook Street Urban Garden in Glasgow. Supporting services include property management, project development & construction, and in-house marketing capabilities. The group manages approximately €500 million in projects across Portugal, UK, UAE, Greece, and Hong Kong, serving international investors seeking European residency, property investments, and hospitality opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Portugal Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• Over €1B invested through HP Group over 7 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IHG (Holiday Inn Express & Suites)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarland & Poston Group operates the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Portimão under IHG brand licence. The hotel is the first IHG-branded hotel in Portugal to join the Low Carbon Pioneers programme. The group is also developing hotel properties under the IHG brand, benefiting from IHG's global distribution, loyalty programme, and brand recognition.
• Schulte Hospitality GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchulte Hospitality Group is the management partner overseeing the Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa and other large-scale hospitality developments. They bring expertise in hotel operations, revenue management, and hospitality standards. The group also collaborates with Schulte on the Holiday Inn Express Portimão gym and wellness refurbishment works.
• RVP EngenhariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering firm listed among trusted partners, providing civil engineering and technical expertise for project development and construction activities.
• Beyond ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm listed among trusted partners, providing design and architectural services for development projects.
• IMI DailycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHarland & Poston Group holds the coveted Industry Expert appellation from IMI Daily (specialist journal read by legislators, private-office advisers, and internationally mobile investors). The group produces monthly columns, legislative digests, and market deep-dives, and is exclusive sponsor of IMI Daily's Portugal Golden Visa portal. This editorial partnership positions the group as an industry authority shaping the narrative around investment migration policy.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Engel & Völkers: Global luxury real estate brokerage operating across residential, commercial, and yacht segments with international franchise network. Comparable to Portugal Homes in serving HNW buyers of premium international property, particularly in Iberian and Mediterranean markets.
• Henley & Partners: World's largest residency and citizenship-by-investment advisory firm operating globally. Directly comparable to Harland & Poston's Investment Visa brand in advising HNW clients on RBI/CBI programmes across multiple jurisdictions, including Portugal Golden Visa.
• Get Golden Visa: Specialist residency-by-investment consultancy focused on Portuguese Golden Visa and European programmes. Direct competitor to Investment Visa in guiding HNW clients through RBI application processes, often paired with property purchase advisory.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Luxury real estate network affiliated with Sotheby's auction house, operating in 80+ countries. Directly comparable to Portugal Homes in marketing and transacting high-end residential properties to international HNW buyers with concierge-grade service.
• Fine & Country: International luxury real estate network operating in 50+ countries with strong presence in UK and Portugal. Comparable to Portugal Homes in serving HNW buyers of premium and lifestyle properties, particularly in Algarve and other Portuguese markets.

Broad incumbents

• Savills: Global real estate services firm spanning residential, commercial, investment, and property management. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated cross-border real estate services, investment advisory, and property management to HNW and institutional clients.
• Knight Frank: Global real estate consultancy offering residential sales, commercial, and investment advisory across 50+ countries. Comparable as a broad incumbent in international real estate advisory serving HNW and institutional clients with investment property services similar to HP Group's full-service offering.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Major US-headquartered residential brokerage franchise with growing international presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent in real estate brokerage serving premium market segments, with comparable multi-jurisdictional franchise distribution model.

Regional players

• Porta da Frente / Lisbon Estate: Established Portuguese real estate agency focused on Lisbon and prime residential markets. Comparable as a regional competitor to Portugal Homes in the Portuguese residential brokerage market, particularly for international buyers seeking premium urban property.

Emerging players

• Quintessentially Estates: Luxury lifestyle and property concierge serving HNW clients globally with real estate acquisition and relocation services. Comparable as an emerging player integrating residency, lifestyle, and property advisory into a single HNW-facing platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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