The Perfume Factory

What is Shared Ownership?

Find

1. Start your journey. Choose the right home for you by visiting our website or giving us a call. Tell us what you are looking for and we will answer any questions you have.

2. Are you eligible? Complete the online application form. We’ll check your form to see if you’ve met the overall criteria for Shared Ownership and whether it is affordable for you.

3. Check out the development. Book your viewing at The Perfume Factory with our Sales Team.

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4. Select your preferred home. Have you seen something you like? Tell us which apartment is your preferred one.

5. We offer you a home. We’ll try to offer you your preferred home. If we can’t, we’ll look to offer you a similar home at The Perfume Factory or at another development of ours.

6. Purchasing interview. You’ll supply evidence of your income, savings and other required information to one of our Specialist Financial Advisors. They will review whether buying the home is affordable for you in more detail and will look to find the right mortgage deal available to you. A Sales Executive will then contact you (usually by phone) to discuss the outcome of the review and explain the buying process in more detail.

Buy

7. Instruct your solicitor. When you instruct a solicitor you will also need to pay your reservation fee and apply for a mortgage.

8. Exchange of contracts. You’re nearly there – exchanging contracts means that everything is tied up. We’ve legally agreed to sell you the home and you’ve agreed to buy it.

9. Home demonstration. When the building is ready, we’ll invite you to see your home before you move in. We’ll give you a resident’s manual and make sure you are familiar with key features such as kitchen appliances, heating and security systems.

10. Legal completion. Reaching legal completion means you have bought your home and can move in. Congratulations, you are now a homeowner at The Perfume Factory!

• Shares available to buy at The Perfume Factory may vary. 
• Shared Ownership affordability and eligibility criteria apply. 
• Please speak to a Sales Executive for the latest eligibility criteria and further details.

Welcome to The Perfume Factory

Discover The Perfume Factory, an exciting new development of 60 homes in North Acton, available through Shared Ownership. This project offers excellent transport links to Central London and beyond, providing you with the perfect opportunity to embark on your home ownership journey. Enjoy easy access to local amenities and the vibrant attractions of the city, all while residing in modern, high-specification homes designed for practicality and comfort.

Local Area

Located just minutes from North Acton underground station and the Acton Main Line Elizabeth Line station, you can reach Paddington in under 30 minutes and Westfield shopping centre in just over ten. A thriving new community is emerging, complete with restaurants and supermarkets, complementing the diverse offerings of nearby Acton and Shepherd’s Bush.

The Perfume Factory is situated on the former Elizabeth Arden factory site, reflecting the area's dynamic redevelopment. With a Tesco Metro, Sainsbury’s Local, and Fu Lai Chinese Supermarket nearby, you'll find everything you need at your doorstep. The future Old Oak Common station, set to be the largest in the UK, will be just a 15-minute walk away, enhancing nationwide connectivity.

Transport Highlights

• Elizabeth Line: 12-minute walk from The Perfume Factory; Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 – 24 mins; West Ealing – 6 mins; Paddington – 14 mins; Canary Wharf – 31 mins.
• Central Line: 2-minute walk from The Perfume Factory; Ealing Broadway – 4 mins; Shepherd’s Bush – 8 mins; Holland Park – 9 mins; Oxford Circus – 19 mins.
• Bus Routes: 266 to Harlesden – 10 mins; 440/266 to Acton – 17 mins; 440 to Chiswick High Rd – 33 mins; 95 to Westfield – 19 mins.

Key Highlights

North Acton's rich industrial heritage boasts a creative legacy. Just two stops on the Central Line from White City, the area was home to the BBC Television Rehearsal Rooms for many years. Although these closed in 2009, the creative spirit persists in the £26 billion Old Oak and Park Royal development, where The Perfume Factory stands. This ambitious project aims to rejuvenate Acton with new amenities, shops, parks, public spaces, and industry, creating 65,000 new jobs. Positioned to rival Canary Wharf, this redevelopment will host the only station where the Elizabeth Line and HS2 intersect, making North Acton one of England's best-connected areas.

Easy Access

With superb connections to the capital and beyond via North Acton Underground Station and Acton Main Line Crossrail Station, iconic London experiences are easily accessible. Just 13 minutes away lies Westfield London, featuring around 280 stores, diverse dining options, and a twenty-screen cinema. Eleven minutes west, Ealing Broadway offers a vibrant high street and excellent markets for shopping, dining, and socializing. The Perfume Factory's location is perfect for both holidaymakers and business travelers, with Heathrow Airport reachable in under 40 minutes via Crossrail.

Healthy Lifestyle

The Perfume Factory is ideally positioned to enjoy green outdoor spaces for relaxation, exercise, socializing, or exploration. North Acton playing fields, with its cricket field and tennis courts, is just a short stroll away. Pitschinger Park features over 1,000 types of roses and a sensory garden for visitors with disabilities. The historic Grand Union Canal offers excellent opportunities for cycling, jogging, or walking, reachable by bike in only three minutes, with a towpath leading to Paddington. Hyde Park, London's largest Royal Park, is accessible in just over 20 minutes via the Central Line and hosts the world’s biggest musical acts during the British Summer Time festival.