Directorate Change

THE BERKELEY GROUP HOLDINGS PLC                        

                     APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                     

The Board of The Berkeley Group Holdings plc ("Berkeley"), the urban
regenerator and residential developer, is pleased to announce the appointment
of Mr Alan Coppin as a Non-Executive Director with effect from the 1 September
2006.

Alan Coppin, is currently a non-executive Director of Capital and Regional plc
and non-executive Chairman of Redstone plc. Until recently he was Hon. Chairman
of The Prince's Foundation for the Built Environment. Alan's previous
non-executive directorships include Carillion plc and he served on the Board of
Wembley plc as CEO.

Berkeley confirms that there is no other information to be disclosed pursuant
to Section 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules in relation to the appointment.

Roger Lewis, Chairman of Berkeley commented: "I am delighted that Alan Coppin
will be joining the Board of Berkeley. He has a wealth of experience and
expertise both in public companies and private companies and I know that this
will be of significant benefit to Berkeley and that he will make a most
valuable contribution to the Board.

This appointment will also ensure that the Main Board of Berkeley retains the
right proportion of independent directors to meet the Combined Code's
recommendations regarding the balance of the Board. This is important for the
future given that Tony Palmer intends to retire from the Board next year".

For information please contact:

The Berkeley Group Holdings plc 01932 868555

R SJ H Lewis (Chairman)

A W Pidgley (Managing Director)

Cardew Group 0207 930 0777

Tim Robertson