Landlord Investor Magazine

What Landlord Investor Magazine does

Landlord Investor Magazine is the consumer-facing brand of LIS Media Ltd, a UK-based media and events company founded in 2013 by Steve and Tracey Hanbury. Operating as a trading division of LIS Media Ltd (registered in England, company number 12906436), the company runs the National Landlord Investment Show series of live exhibitions across major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Kent, and Southampton, alongside a portfolio of complementary media properties: the quarterly Landlord Investor Magazine digital publication, the LIS Community Hub (a Circle-based platform with iOS and Android mobile apps), the Property Notify news portal, and the UK Property News YouTube channel hosted under the Landlord Investor TV brand. Across this multi-platform ecosystem the company serves professional portfolio landlords (typically holding 6-14 properties), property investors, developers, and the property service providers that supply them, with a stated community of 100,000+ professionals and 110,000+ opted-in subscribers.

The company's core product is its event-led platform, delivering 100+ exhibitions since 2013 and currently operating 8 major shows annually with an average of 13,750 annual visitors. At live events, badge-scanning technology supports exhibitor lead capture, and multi-stage programming includes a Main Auditorium, Education Hub, Developer Live Stage, Women in Property Stage, and a New Investor Masterclass, alongside specialized zones such as Deal Rooms and the Rent for Good social-impact initiative. Year-round engagement is delivered through educational video series on UK Property News, exclusive market reports featuring contributions from Kate Faulkner OBE, Renters' Rights Act training modules, and Making Tax Digital tools provided through the Hammock partnership on the LIS Community Hub.

The business model is anchored on B2B exhibition and sponsorship fees from property service providers in finance, legal, tax, lettings, insurance, and PropTech. Attendee admission is free, monetizing through exhibitor demand, while advertisers pay £400-£1,200+VAT per magazine placement (Half Page, Full Page, Double Page Spread, or Advertorial Feature) and headline or co-sponsorship packages are quoted per show. The company has extended its revenue base through the National LIS Property Service Awards (annual gala since 2018), the Landlord Investors Club membership tier, and the LIS Live Lounge video interview series. The organization remains founder-controlled with a small team of 1-10 employees and no disclosed external institutional investment.

Name

Landlord Investor Magazine

Legal name

LIS Media Ltd

Website

https://landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Landlord Investor Magazine is a UK property media brand operated by LIS Media Ltd, delivering landlord-investment exhibitions across six UK cities, a quarterly digital magazine, a community platform, and a YouTube news channel serving professional landlords, investors, and developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Property Investment Media and Events

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAJAEAM

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Publishing (Books, News, Magazines)/Magazine Publishing (Consumer & B2B/Trade Magazines)

Keywords

• Property investment events
• Landlord magazine publishing
• Buy-to-let media
• Property news coverage
• Landlord community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Croydon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Sponsorship Revenue: Property service providers, finance companies, legal firms, and other B2B exhibitors pay for booth space and sponsorship packages at live events. Sponsorship tiers include headline and co-sponsorship options. The company has delivered 100+ shows connecting attendees with 4,800+ exhibitors.
2. Magazine Advertising: Landlord Investor Magazine publishes 4 issues annually tied to the event calendar. Advertising rates: Half Page £400+VAT, Full Page £700+VAT, Double Page Spread £1,200+VAT, Advertorial Feature £1,200+VAT. Each issue reaches 250,000 landlords via email and social media.
3. Event Tickets: Entry to National Landlord Investment Shows is free for landlords, investors, and property professionals. Revenue is generated indirectly through exhibitor fees supported by attendee footfall.
4. Community Hub Membership: The LIS Community Hub is free to join with instant access. Revenue generation is indirect through increased exhibitor value and sponsorship opportunities tied to community engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landlord Investor Magazine publishes a UK-focused property investment magazine and operates the National Landlord Investment Show events series, the LIS Community Hub online membership, niche property news titles, and related video programming for landlords and buy-to-let investors. The commercial engine is the events and advertising business that monetizes the landlord audience by connecting them with property service providers such as lenders, insurers, letting agents, and software vendors.

Product overview

Landlord Investor Magazine operates as a comprehensive media and events company within the UK property investment sector. The core offering consists of the National Landlord Investment Show (the flagship annual event series) complemented by the Landlord Investor Magazine publication, the LIS Community Hub digital platform, and the Property Notify news portal. Additional products include UK Property News video content, the Landlord Investors Club membership program, the National LIS Awards, and LIS Live Lounge video interviews. The company also offers exhibitor and sponsorship packages tied to live events. Together, these products form a content, education, and networking ecosystem serving professional landlords, property investors, and developers across the UK private rented sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rent for Good: Initiative showcasing how landlords can collaborate with local authorities, charities and housing organisations to increase access to good-quality homes and help address the shortage of social homes and the housing crisis.
• Women in Property

Products and services

• Landlord Investor Magazine Print and digital magazine providing news, analysis, and educational content aimed at UK landlords and buy-to-let property investors, covering regulation, tax, finance, and portfolio strategy.
• National Landlord Investment Show Series of large-scale live exhibitions held across multiple UK cities, bringing together landlords, property investors, and exhibitor companies from the UK property services sector.
• Landlord Investors Club (LIC) Paid online membership community for UK landlords and property investors providing year-round networking, education, and supplier access via the LIS Community Hub.
• LIS Community Hub Online community hub hosting discussion, content, and member engagement for landlords and investors, supporting the Landlord Investors Club membership.
• National LIS Awards Annual awards programme recognizing suppliers and individuals serving the UK landlord community, with paid entry categories and sponsorship opportunities.
• UK Property News Niche news title covering UK residential property investment news and analysis, including video programming under the Landlord Investor TV brand.
• Property Notify Niche property listing and alert service for landlords and investors seeking new deals and market intelligence in the UK property market.
• LIS Live Lounge Live content and interview format hosted at or around the National Landlord Investment Show events, featuring conversations with property experts and suppliers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% of show attendees are existing landlords with average 6-14 property portfolios
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LRG (Lettings Resource Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLRG serves as the Lettings Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides content, resources, and expertise to the landlord community, particularly around lettings management and compliance. Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director at LRG, appears as a guest on UK Property News episodes discussing the Renters' Rights Act.
• Aria FinancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAria Finance is the Specialist Finance Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides financial expertise and resources to the landlord community. Featured as a testimonial contributor on the community platform.
• HammockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHammock is the Making Tax Digital Partner for the LIS Community Hub. Provides HMRC-compliant landlord software with exclusive discounts for community members. Offers live webinars, downloadable guides, and Making Tax Digital tools.
• Kate Faulkner OBEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK Property Analyst and Chair of the Home Buying and Selling Group. Provides exclusive market reports, expert insights, and content contributions to the LIS platform. Appears on UK Property News and provides testimonials for the shows.
• Ian CollinscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTalk TV personality and host of UK Property News channel. Hosts regular video episodes discussing property legislation, market trends, and investment strategies with industry experts.
• Paul ShamplinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder of Landlord Action and legal expert. Delivers legal training, appears at Landlord Training Days, and hosts Landlord Mastermind competition segments at events.
• Susie CrollacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManaging Director of the Guild of Letting and Management (GLM). Provides Renters' Rights Act training content for the community hub, including 15-section training program with video lessons and template letters.
• Property Notify LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company and part of the LIS Media Group brand portfolio. Property Notify is a leading property sector publisher covering breaking news and political changes affecting the UK property industry.
• Landlord Investor TV (YouTube)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouTube channel serving as the distribution platform for UK Property News video content, show highlights, and testimonial videos. Hosted under the Landlord Investor TV brand.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Property Week: Long-established UK commercial property news publication owned by Metropolis. Wider property industry coverage but overlapping B2B advertiser base and audience profile with the magazine.
• Estates Gazette: Historic UK property news and data publication. Broader commercial real estate focus but competes for the same B2B spend from property service provider advertisers and sponsors.

Emerging players

• Inside Property Investing: UK property investment podcast and community. Partial overlap with the LIS Community Hub and UK Property News channel as a content-led engagement platform for property investors.

Direct peers

• LandlordZONE: UK landlord resource and news platform with community forums and educational content. Competes for the same landlord audience and advertiser spend via a digital-first model.
• Property Investor Show: UK property investment live events targeting landlords and investors. Directly competes with the National Landlord Investment Show in the same exhibition format, audience, and B2B sponsorship model.
• Property118: UK property news, blog, and community resource aimed at landlords and investors. Comparable digital content, news, and audience overlap with Property Notify and the LIS Community Hub.
• Estate Agent Networking: UK property industry events and networking community. Comparable event-driven GTM for property professionals, with overlapping attendee and exhibitor pools.
• Buy-to-Let (BTL) Times: UK publication covering the buy-to-let and property investment market. Directly comparable as a B2B trade publication serving the same landlord and investor readership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@landlordinvestortv
• Xx.com/LandlordInMag

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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