National Landlord Investment Show

What National Landlord Investment Show does

National Landlord Investment Show, operated by LIS Media Ltd (Company No. 12906436) and founded in May 2013 by co-founders Steve Hanbury and Tracey Hanbury, is a UK-focused events and media business serving the private rented sector. The core product is a national calendar of free-admission live property exhibitions held across major UK cities (London, Southampton, Kent, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester), with 8 shows scheduled for 2026 and a cumulative 100+ shows delivered since inception totaling 172,000 attendees and 4,800 exhibitor relationships. Around this live-event core, the company operates an integrated media ecosystem including the free LIS Community Hub accessible via web and iOS/Android apps, Landlord Investor Magazine (4 issues annually reaching 250,000), UK Property News on YouTube, the Property Notify news portal, the Landlord Investor Club membership, the Landlord Investor Hour online TV platform, the National LIS Awards held at Grosvenor House Hotel, and the LIS Live Lounge interview series. The company serves two distinct audiences: free-attendance professional landlords, investors, and developers (a stated 100,000+ community, 77% existing landlords owning an average of 6-14 properties) who access expert-led education, and paying B2B customers including property finance providers, legal and tax advisers, lettings agents, insurance providers, proptech companies, and developers who purchase exhibition stands, headline and co-sponsorship packages, magazine advertising, awards entries, and third-party email campaigns. The business monetizes exclusively through B2B channels: quote-based exhibitor stand packages with cancellation fees ranging from 50-100%, tiered magazine display advertising at £400-£1,200+VAT per placement, sponsorship packages, and third-party HTML email campaigns. The registered office is at 61 Westway, Caterham, Surrey, with a London contact address at Foresters Hall, 25-27 Westow Street, SE19 3RY. The company maintains GDPR compliance, has no disclosed external funding, and operates alongside sister company Property Notify Limited within the LIS Media Group.

Name

National Landlord Investment Show

Legal name

LIS Media Ltd

Website

https://landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Landlord Investment Show is a UK events and media business running free-admission property exhibitions across eight UK cities, with 100+ shows since 2013. It serves professional landlords, investors, and developers with expert education, monetizing through paying exhibitors, sponsors, and magazine advertisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Investment Events

NAICS

Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

Keywords

• Property investment events
• Buy-to-let exhibitions
• Landlord media platforms
• Property investor networking
• Real estate expos

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Stand Fees: Primary revenue stream from businesses paying to exhibit at live events. Exhibitors include property finance providers, legal services, tax advisers, lettings agents, property managers, insurance providers, proptech companies, developers, and property service suppliers. Packages are tailored to business needs.
2. Magazine Advertising: Landlord Investor Magazine publishes 4 issues annually tied to events calendar. Display advertising rates include Half Page (£400 + VAT), Full Page (£700 + VAT), Double Page Spread (£1,200 + VAT), and Advertorial Feature (£1,200 + VAT). Content reaches 250,000 landlords, investors and property professionals via email and social media.
3. Event Sponsorship: Headline and co-sponsorship packages provide top-tier visibility across show communications and collateral. Sponsorship places brands at the heart of events with boosted presence in all marketing materials.
4. National LIS Awards: Annual awards event at prestigious venue (Grosvenor House Hotel in London) celebrating excellence in property services market and private rented sector. Previous events hosted 400+ guests with hosts including Rob Beckett, Jon Culshaw and Judy Love.
5. Subscription Communications: Free digital magazine subscriptions and mailing list communications. Revenue generated through third-party communications and promotions within subscription emails.
6. Third-Party HTML Email Campaigns: Charged email campaigns to subscriber base where third parties provide finished HTML creative. Campaign fees charged with full payment required before send.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

National Landlord Investment Show operates live property investment exhibitions across UK cities, complemented by an integrated 365-day media ecosystem including a magazine, news website, digital community hub, mobile apps, and video content. The events bring professional landlords and buy-to-let investors together with property service providers (mortgage brokers, insurers, contractors, lettings software vendors). Founded in May 2013 by Steve Hanbury and Tracey Hanbury and operated through LIS Media Ltd.

Product overview

National Landlord Investment Show operates as a multi-platform property event and media company. The core product is the National Landlord Investment Show live exhibition series (over 100 shows since 2013), which is supported by a portfolio of digital platforms including the LIS Community Hub (free digital community with web/iOS/Android apps), Landlord Investor Magazine (free online publication), UK Property News (YouTube-based news content), Property Notify (news portal), Landlord Investor Club (membership with exclusive seminars), National LIS Awards (annual awards event), Landlord Investor Hour (online TV platform), and LIS Live Lounge (video interview series). The company serves professional landlords, investors, and developers across the UK private rented sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Landlord Investor Magazine: Free online publication dedicated to supporting landlords and property investors with latest UK landlord news, expert industry insights and analysis
• LIS Community Hub
• UK Property News
• Property Notify
• Landlord Investor Club
• Landlord Investor Hour
• National LIS Property Service Awards

Products and services

• National Landlord Investment Show A live exhibition circuit hosted in multiple UK cities that brings professional landlords and buy-to-let investors together with property service providers who pay for stand space.
• National LIS Property Service Awards An annual paid-entry awards programme recognising and promoting UK property service providers serving the landlord and investor community.
• Landlord Investor Magazine A print magazine targeted at landlords and property investors, supported by advertising sales from property service suppliers.
• UK Property News A digital news platform covering UK property market developments for landlords, investors, and the wider property sector.
• LIS Community Hub An online community platform that extends the National Landlord Investment Show brand beyond live events, providing year-round engagement with landlords and investors.
• Landlord Investor Club A membership-based club for landlords and investors offering premium content, networking, and exclusive engagement opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 13,750 visitors attend each year across UK shows
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LRG (London Rent Guarantee)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerLRG serves as the Lettings Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides property news, insights, and content supporting the landlord community. Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director at LRG, appears as expert contributor on UK Property News discussing the Renters' Rights Act.
• HammockcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHammock is the Making Tax Digital Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides guidance and content on Making Tax Digital requirements for landlords as legislation comes into force in 2026.
• Aria FinancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAria Finance is the Specialist Finance Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides specialist property finance expertise and content for landlords seeking funding and refinancing solutions.
• Property Notify LimitedcoreOthersProperty Notify Limited is part of the LIS Media Group of companies. The National Landlord Investment Show states it does not share personal data with companies outside the LIS Media Ltd and Property Notify Limited group without express opt-in consent for marketing purposes.
• Guild of Letting & Management (GLM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSusie Crolla, Managing Director of GLM, leads Renters' Rights Act training content for the LIS Community Hub. Provides 15-section training program with video lessons, quizzes, training materials, and template letters for landlord compliance.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bisnow: Bisnow is a US-headquartered commercial real estate media and events business with global expansion, operating newsletters, events, and a pro membership product. It is comparable as a property-industry events + media + community hybrid model, though focused primarily on commercial rather than residential landlord audiences.
• Property Week: Property Week is the UK's leading commercial property trade publication, covering commercial real estate, investment, and agency across a broader scope than NLIS. It is comparable as a UK property trade media outlet and overlapping events/advertising platform, though it focuses on commercial rather than residential landlord audiences.
• MIPIM (RX Global): MIPIM is one of the world's largest real estate exhibitions and conferences, organized by RX Global (formerly Reed Midem). It is comparable as a global property event business with sponsorship, exhibition, and conference revenue models, though it operates at international scale and across all property types.

Direct peers

• A Place in the Sun Live: A Place in the Sun Live is a UK property exhibition series, originally tied to the Channel 4 television programme, that hosts live events for property buyers and investors. It overlaps with NLIS on exhibition format, landlord/investor audience, and exhibitor monetization model.
• The Negotiator: The Negotiator is a UK trade publication and awards program covering estate agents, lettings, and property services, with events and an awards ceremony. It directly competes for property services advertising, awards sponsorships, and B2B engagement within the UK property industry.
• Landlord Today: Landlord Today is a UK news and advice site aimed at residential landlords and property investors. It is comparable as a UK landlord-focused media outlet targeting the same audience with overlapping editorial and supplier lead-generation offerings.
• Property Industry Eye: Property Industry Eye is a UK property news outlet covering breaking news, regulation, and market developments. It directly competes with NLIS's Property Notify and UK Property News brands for property professional readership and third-party content/email sponsorship revenue.
• Property Investor Show: The Property Investor Show is a UK-based exhibition targeting property investors and landlords, organized by a separate media group. It directly competes with the National Landlord Investment Show for both attendees and exhibitor stand fees within the same UK landlord/property investor market.
• Landlord Zone: Landlord Zone is a UK online media and community platform for landlords, providing news, advice, and supplier directories. It is comparable as a UK landlord-focused media destination serving the same audience segment with overlapping content and supplier lead-generation offerings.
• Estate Agent Today: Estate Agent Today is a UK property news media outlet covering estate agents, lettings, and the housing market. It competes with NLIS's media brands (Property Notify, UK Property News) for property professional readership and advertiser attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRBB3VeWtmA6kV3p0kl7V0g
• Xx.com/LandlordInShow
• Facebookfacebook.com/LandlordInvestmentShow
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tenants-history

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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