Directorate Change

Bovis Homes Group PLC
                  

BOVIS HOMES GROUP PLC NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS

Following the pre-close period trading update, in which we stated that we
expected to see 8% growth in selling prices over 2003 and that reservations were
25% ahead of last year, the Board has reviewed the structure required to deliver
the growth in volume projected over the coming years.

We are pleased to be able to advise of the following new appointments to the
Bovis Homes Board:-

Mr Michael Black has been appointed Group Production and Quality Control
Director. This new role will add structure and support to the build and customer
care requirements of the Group. Mr. Michael Black is 40 years of age. He is a
member of the Chartered Institute of Builders and his current position within
the Group is that of Build Director in the South East Region.

Mr Alastair Thomas has been appointed Group Commercial and Strategic Land
Director. This new role will enable greater exploitation of mixed development
opportunities as well as adding additional resources relating to our important
strategic landholdings. Mr. Alastair Thomas is 42 years of age. He is a Member
of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and his current position within
the Group is that of Property Development Director.

We are currently recruiting for a third position, namely, Group Corporate
Systems Director, which will provide further resources to enable our continuous
improvement programme to deliver increased efficiencies.

As a result of these changes Mr. Stephen Brazier, Group Operations Director, has
decided to leave the Company and has resigned as a director of the Company with
effect from 31st July, 2004. The Board thanks Stephen for his contribution to
the Company over the last 3 years.


Enquiries:

Malcolm Harris
Chief Executive
Bovis Homes Group PLC
Tel: [phone]

Andrew Best / Emily Bruning
Shared Value Ltd
Tel: [phone]