CBRE has appointed Paul Hawkey as a senior director in its residential capital markets team.
Hawkey joins CBRE from Knight Frank where he spent the past nine years and most recently led the affordable housing investment team. Prior to that, he held key roles at Catalyst Housing, now part of the Peabody Trust.
Hawkey said: “I am pleased to be joining CBRE at this hugely exciting time for the affordable housing sector. The market is going through an important period of growth, with an ever growing number of investors looking to access the sector. I look forward to bringing my knowledge and expertise in this field to new and existing clients at CBRE.”
Justin Carty, head of residential investment advisory at CBRE, added: “It’s an important time for the sector, with the recent allocation of £39bn which is a much-needed injection for affordable housing. The sector has faced a myriad of challenges, that has seen affordable housing delivery, particularly in London, stall, and there are still significant planning and delivery challenges that developers are facing, which need to be overcome to meet housing needs.
“Paul’s appointment reflects the increasing activity in the market and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients. His extensive knowledge and experience of funding affordable housing schemes, alongside his experience of working for a registered provider, will make him a valuable asset to our team as well as the wider business. We are thrilled to welcome him to CBRE.”
