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As of 2 December 2025, The Cumberland has reduced rates by 0.20% on the core Holiday Let range for Holiday Let landlords looking for a better deal in 2026.

As the summer holiday season draws to a close, many property investors will begin turning their attention to potentially growing their portfolio ahead of next year’s season.

Holiday Lets are increasingly being treated as structured portfolios, with investors holding multiple properties across regions. What began as a sideline has, for many, become a professional investment class.

In specialist lending, the right fit for a client has never been as simple as picking the top rate from a list.

Duo turn townhouse into one of the UK’s most popular Holiday Lets with support from The Cumberland.

Lisa Hodgson, Senior Sales Manager in Intermediary Lending, reflects on The Cumberland’s move into the intermediary market and what brokers should expect from The Cumberland.


Today’s holidaymakers are looking for far more than just value for money and a pleasant stay. Increasingly, they want stays that feel meaningful, immersive and memorable.

We recently caught up with Melissa Guakrodger, Intermediary Relationship Manager, as she reflects on her career change, driven by her ambition to forge a future in financial services.