The Hill Group has named Tom Starkey as its new build to rent and commercial asset manager, the housebuilder’s first dedicated role focused on build to rent.

Starkey, who previously worked at Taylor Wimpey, Berkeley Group and developer HUB, will oversee Hill’s strategy and growth in the BtR market.

As part of Hill’s five-year business plan, the housebuilder aims to explore partnerships with investors through forward funding, forward commit, and joint ventures to expand its presence in the build to rent (BtR) market.