Trading Statement

Bovis Homes Group PLC
                  

                              Bovis Homes Group PLC

                            Tuesday, 9th January 2007

                                 Trading update

Bovis Homes Group PLC is today issuing the following trading update ahead of
reporting its preliminary results for the year ended 31st December 2006 on
Monday, 12th March 2007.

Bovis Homes anticipates announcing good results in line with Group expectations.

Housing legal completions increased by over 15% compared with the previous year.
The average sales price increased by 4.7% to £183,700. The operating margin for
the full year remained strong at approximately 23%. The Group ended the year
with cash on deposit which, when added to its banking facilities, provides the
financial strength to fund the infrastructure commitments relating to large
strategic sites, which form an important part of the Group's expansion plan.

Bovis Homes has improved its forward sales position significantly compared with
the same time last year. Over 25% of the projected 2007 legal completions are
now reserved with profit margins in line with Group expectations.

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Enquiries: Malcolm Harris, Chief Executive   Emily Bruning
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