Hougang Condo New Launch: LinkTown Residences and Other New Launches Near Hougang (2026–2027)
Hougang has not had a large new private launch in years. Here is what is coming at Hougang Central, what recently sold nearby, and the prices those launches set.
Search for a Hougang condo new launch and you will find very little that is actually new. Most of Hougang’s private homes are resale, and the last wave of large launches in the town completed in 2023. That changes with LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences), the integrated development planned above Hougang MRT. This guide covers what is known about it, the recent and upcoming launches nearby that will shape its pricing, and how to prepare if you are planning to buy.
The upcoming Hougang launch: LinkTown Residences
| Item | What is known (September 2026) |
|---|---|
| Site | Hougang Central Government Land Sales site, mixed use, District 19 |
| Developers | Residential: CapitaLand Development (50%), UOL Group (40%), Kheng Leong (10%). Mall: CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust |
| Tenure | 99 years |
| Homes | About 830 (UOL cites more than 800) |
| Integrated with | Hougang MRT (NE14), a new bus interchange, a mall of about 300,000 sq ft NLA and a town plaza |
| Rail | North-East Line now; Cross Island Line interchange targeted around 2030 |
| Price | Analysts expect about S$2,500–2,600 psf; no prices released |
| Launch | Expected early 2027; UOL’s August 2026 results guide a 2H 2027 launch |
| Completion | Expected 2030/2031 |
The land was awarded on 14 January 2026 for S$1.5 billion, or S$1,179 psf ppr, after a tender with three bids. It is the first major mixed-use GLS site in Hougang in over a decade. Land cost is a large part of what developers must recover, which is why analysts use it as a starting point for the expected selling range.
Prices, the unit mix, facilities, the showflat location and preview dates are to be announced. When they are released, we will publish them on the price list and showflat pages. For now, the launch date page tracks the timing.
Recent and upcoming launches near Hougang
No other large private launch is under way in Hougang town itself, so buyers look at the next stations along the NEL and the Circle Line. These are the reference points that matter most.
| Project | Location and rail | Developer | Units | Launch and pricing | TOP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuan Park | Lorong Chuan, next to Lorong Chuan MRT (CC14) | Kingsford (Chuan Park Development) | 916 | Nov 2024; ~S$2,579 psf launch-weekend average; ~S$2,640 psf recent average | Expected Q4 2028 |
| Chuan Grove sites | Near Lorong Chuan MRT (CC14) | Sing Holdings and Sunway | Not announced | Land awarded Jul and Sep 2025 at ~S$1,376 and ~S$1,331 psf ppr; launch not confirmed | TBA |
| Parktown Residence | Tampines North, future CRL station | UOL-SingLand and CapitaLand Development | 1,193 | Feb 2025; ~S$2,360 psf launch-weekend average | Under construction |
| Sengkang Grand Residences | Above Buangkok MRT (NE15) | CapitaLand and CDL | 680 | Nov 2019; ~S$1,700 psf launch average; ~S$2,067 psf recent average | 2023 |
| The Florence Residences | Hougang, between Kovan and Hougang MRT | Logan Property | 1,410 | Mar 2019; ~S$1,450 psf at launch; ~S$1,894 psf recent average | 2023 |
Recent averages are EdgeProp figures for caveats in the 12 months to September 2026. Launch figures as reported at the time. All approximate.
What these numbers suggest
- Chuan Park is the closest price signal. A new 99-year project beside a station in District 19, launched less than two years ago. LinkTown’s estimated range sits just below its recent average.
- Parktown Residence shows the formula. It is the same group’s most recent integrated launch, and our indicative LinkTown floor plans are based on its layouts. See Parktown Residence vs LinkTown Residences.
- The 2019 launches show the time gap. Buyers who bought The Florence Residences or Sengkang Grand Residences at launch paid far less per square foot than today’s new launches, and their projects now resell well above those launch prices. That history does not promise the same for any future launch.
- Land prices are higher nearby. Both Chuan Grove plots cost more per square foot of plot ratio than the Hougang Central site.
New launch or resale in Hougang?
If a new launch is too far off, Hougang’s resale condos are an alternative. Riverfront Residences averaged about S$1,736 psf and The Florence Residences about S$1,894 psf over the past year, both completed in 2023. We compare each in detail in The Florence Residences vs LinkTown Residences, and the general trade-offs are clear: progressive payments against immediate occupation, and a fresh lease against a known price history. For a riverside resale option, see Kingsford Waterbay vs LinkTown Residences.
“Hougang EC”? A common mix-up
You may see LinkTown Residences advertised online as a Hougang EC. It is not one. It is a private condominium on a mixed-use Government Land Sales site, so there is no household income ceiling, no minimum occupation period and no HDB eligibility check. Singapore Citizens, PRs and foreigners can all buy, subject to the usual ABSD rates. If you are buying on your own, see our guide to singles buying a condo. If you are specifically looking for an executive condominium, the options are in other towns; our EC vs private condo guide explains how the two differ.
How to prepare for the Hougang Central launch
- Know your budget. Work out your loan limit under TDSR and how much cash and CPF you will need for the 5% booking fee and the 15% on signing the S&P. Verify with your bank.
- Know your stamp duty. Buyer’s Stamp Duty and, if it applies, ABSD are due soon after signing. Check your profile with IRAS.
- Shortlist unit types. The indicative sizes on our floor plans page (based on Parktown Residence, not final) help you frame a budget per bedroom count.
- Watch for the preview. Developers usually open a showflat, publish indicative prices, collect expressions of interest and then hold a booking day. Dates for LinkTown are not announced.
Who should wait for LinkTown Residences
It suits buyers who want to stay in or move to Hougang, want a brand-new home with the MRT, a bus interchange and a large mall downstairs, and can wait until about 2030/2031 to move in. If you need a home sooner, or want the lowest price per square foot, a resale condo in Hougang or a neighbouring town may fit better; our Serangoon condo guide and the wider new launch list for 2026–2027 have more options.
Sources, checked 29 September 2026: EdgeProp, Chuan Park; URA tender awards for Chuan Grove (17 Jul 2025, 10 Sep 2025); UOL, Parktown Residence launch weekend; CDL, Sengkang Grand Residences launch weekend; EdgeProp project pages for Chuan Park, Sengkang Grand Residences, The Florence Residences and Riverfront Residences.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a new condo launch in Hougang?
Yes. LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences), about 830 homes above Hougang MRT, is expected to launch in early 2027; UOL’s August 2026 results guide a 2H 2027 launch. Prices have not been released.
What was the last big new launch near Hougang?
Chuan Park at Lorong Chuan launched in November 2024 and, as EdgeProp reported, sold 76% of its 916 units on launch weekend at an average of about S$2,579 psf. In Hougang itself, the last large launches, such as The Florence Residences and Riverfront Residences, completed in 2023.
Is LinkTown Residences an EC?
No. It is a private condominium on a mixed-use Government Land Sales site. Any advert calling it a Hougang EC is wrong.
How much will the Hougang Central condo cost?
Analysts expect an average of about S$2,500–2,600 psf. That is an estimate, not a price list; the developers will publish prices closer to the launch.
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