Acquisition

Primary Health Properties PLC
22 December 2000

                                 News Release


21st December 2000

                        Primary Health Properties PLC


Primary Health Properties PLC ('PHP') announces that its wholly owned
subsidiary Primary Health Investment Properties Limited has entered into a
forward purchase and funding agreement with Thomas Mitchell Homes Limited to
acquire a new medical centre to be constructed in Dundee, Tayside, for
approximately £2.1 million (net assets acquired £2.1 million) with an
anticipated rent roll of some £188,500 per annum. The building will be let to
two GP Practices accommodating 12 doctors.



Further details:

Harry Hyman                             Adam Dalgliesh
Managing Director                       Director
Primary Health Properties PLC           Primary Health Properties PLC
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