February 2026
Harry de Ferry Foster, Head of UK at Savills Investment Management and Fund Director for the Charities Property Fund, joined an expert panel for Savills’ webinar “Empowering Charities: Unlocking Value in Property, Land and Regeneration.” This is available to watch here.
Bringing together specialists from across the sector, the session explored how charities can respond to a shifting property landscape, and where new value can be unlocked amid rapidly changing market, legislative and environmental conditions.
During the discussion, Harry shared his outlook on what lies ahead for the commercial property market in 2026. With continued economic uncertainty and evolving regulatory requirements, Harry highlighted the importance of strategic positioning for charities seeking both stability and long‑term growth from their property portfolios.
His remarks formed a key part of a strong speaker line‑up:
- Patrick Moseley, Savills Strategic Development
- Harry de Ferry Foster, Savills Investment Management
- Ed Horton, Savills Natural Capital
- Romina Llorente, Savills Rural Management
- Robin Earle, Savills Energy
The panel provided a comprehensive discussion on how best to extract value from strategic land within client portfolios and how charities can respond, and included updates on regeneration, carbon and energy opportunities. They also covered the latest legislative developments, including Renters’ Rights and EPC changes.
The session offered a timely and comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities facing charities in 2026. With expert insights from across property, planning and sustainability, attendees gained a clearer understanding of how to position their organisations for resilience, compliance and long‑term value creation.
Harry’s contribution provided a grounded and forward‑looking perspective on the commercial market, reaffirming the Charities Property Fund’s commitment to helping charities navigate complexity with confidence.