Press Release

THE CROWN ESTATE WINS “PROPERTY COMPANY OF THE YEAR – LONDON” AWARD

27 September 2006

On Tuesday 26 September 2006, The Crown Estate won the “Property Company of The Year Award – London” at the annual Estates Gazette Property Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel.

The award is presented to the company that receives the highest number of votes from members of the property industry. The Crown Estate won after being short-listed along with Great Portland Estates and Development Securities.

Roger Bright, Chief Executive of The Crown Estate, said: “I am delighted that we have won this prestigious award and I am grateful for the support we received from our peers in the property industry. Winning this award is a tribute to all of our business partners, who work with us across our £3 billion London portfolio, and share our commitment to professional asset management and good customer service. Thanks to their efforts we have had a great year which has culminated in the Estates Gazette award.”