New Appointment

Bovis Homes Group PLC
2 May 2001


                  BOVIS HOMES GROUP PLC
                            
         Bovis Homes Appoints Regional Chairman


Bovis Homes Group PLC today appointed Mr. Stephen Brazier
as executive Director and Regional Chairman.  He will be
based at the Castle Bromwich office and will be
responsible for Bovis' Northern and Central operations.

Mr. Brazier was previously Group Managing Director of
Taywood Homes where he has worked since January 1991 and
was responsible for successfully expanding the business.
Prior to Taywood Mr. Brazier worked for Credit Lyonnais
(1988-90), having qualified as an FCA with Ernst & Young
in 1987. He also has a BSc in Economics from Southampton
University.

Chief Executive of Bovis Homes, Malcolm Harris,
commented, 'We are delighted that Stephen has joined us.
In the last year we have established the framework to
enable the Group to expand its business with particular
emphasis upon the Northern and Central operations.
Stephen will be responsible for driving forward this
expansion and his marketing and operational experience
will be an important addition to our management team.'


Contact:                     

Malcolm Harris               01474 872427
Chief Executive
Bovis Homes Group PLC

Andrew Best / Emily Bruning  020 7321 5010
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