Hougang Central Residences PSF: A Price Estimate for LinkTown Residences by Unit Type

“Hougang Central Residences psf” is really two questions in one: what will the average price per square foot be, and what does that mean for the unit you want? Nobody can answer either precisely until the developers release a price list. What we can do is show the working: from the land rate, through comparable projects, to the analysts’ range, and then to illustrative prices for each indicative unit type at LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences).

Route 1: start from the land

The consortium paid S$1.5 billion for the site, which works out to S$1,179 psf ppr. That is the land cost for each square foot of floor space the site allows. Everything else, from construction to financing and margin, sits on top.

At S$2,500 psf, land would be about 47% of the selling price; at S$2,600 psf, about 45%. The rest has to cover a build that includes an MRT link, a bus interchange and a mall podium. Two limits to keep in mind: the land rate is blended across homes and the commercial space, and developers do not publish their cost stacks. Our Hougang Central GLS guide explains the tender in detail.

Route 2: check against what buyers have paid

Land tells you roughly where prices should not fall below. Comparable projects tell you what buyers have been willing to pay. Based on reported transaction data (approximate):

Project	What it is	Reported average psf	Gap to S$2,500 / S$2,600
Parktown Residence, Tampines	Integrated new launch, same UOL and CapitaLand Development partners	~S$2,360 (launch weekend, Feb 2025); ~S$2,484 (later)	About 1% to 5% above the later average
Sengkang Grand Residences	Integrated, completed ~2023, resale in 2025	~S$2,011	About 24% to 29% above
The Florence Residences, Hougang	Resale, 12 months to mid-2026	~S$1,877	About 33% to 39% above
Riverfront Residences, Hougang	Resale, 12 months to mid-2026	~S$1,736	About 44% to 50% above

The pattern is clear. The analysts’ range sits just above Parktown’s later average, which is the closest like-for-like, and well above older Hougang condos that are not built on top of an MRT station. Our Sengkang Grand Residences comparison looks at the integrated precedent one stop away, and our round-up of Hougang condo new launches covers what else is coming to the area.

Route 3: the analysts’ range

Put the two routes together and you arrive where the analysts did: an expected average of about S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf. That is an average. Within any launch, prices spread around it in predictable ways:

• Size: smaller units usually carry a higher psf and larger units a lower psf.
• Floor: each floor up typically adds a little; top floors and penthouses more.
• Facing and stack: open or park views usually cost more than units facing the bus interchange or another block.
• Release phase: developers sometimes open keener and raise prices for later phases.

New to the unit? Our psf meaning guide explains how psf is calculated and why it can mislead when comparing unit sizes.

From psf to quantum: illustrative prices by unit type

Indicative unit type	Indicative size	At S$2,500 psf	At S$2,600 psf	Each S$100 psf adds
1 bedroom + study	506 sq ft	~S$1.27m	~S$1.32m	~S$50,600
2 bedroom premium	678 sq ft	~S$1.70m	~S$1.76m	~S$67,800
3 bedroom premium	1,066 sq ft	~S$2.67m	~S$2.77m	~S$106,600
4 bedroom premium	1,496 sq ft	~S$3.74m	~S$3.89m	~S$149,600
5 bedroom premium	1,679 sq ft	~S$4.20m	~S$4.37m	~S$167,900

The last column is the useful one for budgeting. If a 3-bedroom lands S$100 psf above the range, the price moves by roughly S$107,000; if it lands S$100 psf below, it moves down by the same amount. Because smaller units usually carry a higher psf than the average, a real 1-bedroom + study price could sit above the table and a real 5-bedroom below it.

What the estimate means for your budget

Take the 2-bedroom example at S$1,695,000 (678 sq ft at S$2,500 psf), labelled illustrative. For a first home bought by a Singapore Citizen with a first housing loan:

• Loan: up to 75% loan-to-value (tenure within 30 years and not beyond age 65), so about S$1,271,250.
• Down payment: 25%, about S$423,750, of which at least 5% (about S$84,750) must be cash; the rest can be cash or CPF Ordinary Account.
• Buyer’s Stamp Duty: about S$54,350 on the published tiers. ABSD is 0% for a Singapore Citizen’s first property.

Use the calculator below to test other prices. Verify every rate with IRAS, MAS and your bank before you commit.

Whether the loan is affordable depends on the 55% TDSR limit, assessed at a 4% stress-test rate; our TDSR guide shows the income each unit type needs, and the condo down payment guide breaks down the cash. The payment scheme page shows how a new-launch price is paid in stages.

Common mistakes when reading a psf estimate

• Comparing psf across very different sizes. A 1-bedroom at S$2,700 psf and a 4-bedroom at S$2,400 psf can both be “fair” in the same launch (hypothetical figures, not estimates for this project).
• Forgetting what is inside the square footage. Strata area can include balconies, air-con ledges and the household shelter, so two units with the same psf and size can feel quite different. Read the plan, not just the number.
• Treating the average as the entry price. Lower floors and less popular facings usually sit below the average, and the best stacks above it.

Could the real price be different?

Yes, in either direction. Interest rates, the number of competing launches in 2027 and how quickly Parktown-style projects have sold will all shape the developers’ pricing. The launch timing itself is not fixed: the site’s working expectation is early 2027, and UOL’s August 2026 results guide a 2H 2027 launch.

To run these numbers for your own budget, the LinkTown Residences calculators cover stamp duty, loan size, progressive payments and rental yield in one place.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the expected psf for Hougang Central Residences?

Analysts expect an average launch price of around S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf. It is an estimate only: no prices have been released for LinkTown Residences.

How much will a 2-bedroom at LinkTown Residences cost?

Using an indicative 678 sq ft size from Parktown Residence, about S$1.70m at S$2,500 psf and about S$1.76m at S$2,600 psf. These are illustrations, not prices.

Why do smaller units have a higher psf?

Every unit carries some fixed costs such as a kitchen, bathroom and share of common facilities, and smaller units are affordable to more buyers. Developers usually price them at a higher psf but a lower total quantum.

When will LinkTown Residences prices be released?

Prices are usually released shortly before or at launch. The launch is expected in early 2027, and UOL’s August 2026 results guide a 2H 2027 launch.