CBRE has appointed Paul Hawkey as a senior director in its residential capital markets team.
Hawkey joined after more than nine years at Knight Frank, where he led the affordable housing investment team.
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, said: “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.”