RNS ANNOUNCEMENT

5 October 2017

COUNTRYWIDE PLC

Notification of Board change

In accordance with Listing Rule 9.6.11(2), Countrywide plc (the "Company") announces that Richard Adam has notified the Company of his intention to step down as Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company at the Company's Annual General Meeting for the year ending 2017.

The Board has commenced a formal search for his replacement and Richard has agreed to remain as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee and member of both the Remuneration and Nomination Committees until the Company's Annual General Meeting.

Peter Long, Non-Executive Chairman of the Company said: "The Board of Countrywide wishes to thank Richard Adam for his significant and continuing contribution to the Board and its committees since joining Countrywide.  The whole Board wishes Richard well for the future."

Enquiries:

Gareth Williams

Company Secretary

Countrywide plc

01245 294007