Holding(s) in Company

Paragon Group Of Companies PLC
23 April 2004

                                 HOLDING IN COMPANY

We have today received notification from Schroder Investment Management Limited
to advise that they, and their affiliated companies, now hold 15,417,730
ordinary shares of 10p each in The Paragon Group of Companies PLC. The holding
represents 12.874% of our issued capital.

Enquiries:
John Gemmell, Company Secretary
0121 7122075





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