The Florence Residences vs LinkTown Residences: Price, MRT Access and Who Each Suits

The Florence Residences comes up in almost every search for a condo near Kovan or Hougang. With 1,410 homes it is one of the largest private projects in the area, completed in 2023 and actively traded. LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) is the new launch planned one stop up the line, directly above Hougang MRT. For many buyers these two end up on the same shortlist.

This guide compares them on facts we checked in September 2026. LinkTown Residences has no released prices, plans or TOP date, so its figures are reported or estimated and labelled that way.

Key facts compared

	The Florence Residences	LinkTown Residences
Developer	Florence Development Pte Ltd (Logan Property)	CapitaLand Development (50%), UOL Group (40%), Kheng Leong (10%)
Tenure	99 years from 2018	99 years (GLS site awarded January 2026)
District / region	District 19, Outside Central Region	District 19, Outside Central Region
Homes	1,410	About 830 reported (UOL says 800+)
Completion	2023	Expected 2030/2031
MRT	Hougang (NE14) ~600 m; Kovan (NE13) ~776 m	Directly linked to Hougang (NE14); CRL interchange targeted ~2030
Price	Launch ~S$1,450 psf (March 2019); resale ~S$1,894 psf average, 12 months to Sept 2026	Analysts’ estimate ~S$2,500–2,600 psf; no prices released

How The Florence Residences came about

The site was Florence Regency, a privatised HUDC estate on Hougang Avenue 2, bought by Logan Property in a collective sale in October 2017 for S$629 million. The new project was the first launch of 2019 with more than 1,000 units. Its launch weekend in March 2019 sold 54 of the 200 units released, at an average of about S$1,450 psf, according to EdgeProp. It is now fully built and in the resale market.

Price: what the gap looks like in dollars

At The Florence Residences’ recent average of about S$1,894 psf, LinkTown’s expected S$2,500–2,600 psf is roughly 32–37% higher. Applied to the same indicative sizes, which come from the developers’ Parktown Residence rather than either project’s plans:

Indicative size	At ~S$1,894 psf	At S$2,500–2,600 psf (estimate)
2-bedroom, 678 sq ft	~S$1.28m	~S$1.70m–1.76m
3-bedroom, 1,066 sq ft	~S$2.02m	~S$2.67m–2.77m
4-bedroom, 1,496 sq ft	~S$2.83m	~S$3.74m–3.89m

Illustrative only. Actual Florence units vary in size and psf by type and floor, and LinkTown prices are not released. Our price list page explains the estimate.

What the premium would pay for: a brand-new building and lease, a sheltered link to the MRT, a new bus interchange and a mall of about 300,000 sq ft downstairs, plus staged payments during construction. What it gives up: several years of waiting and a lower price per square foot today.

Two stations versus one at the door

The Florence Residences sits between Kovan and Hougang, which gives residents a choice of two North-East Line stations and easy access to Kovan’s food and Heartland Mall. Neither station is at the gate, so the daily walk depends on your block.

At LinkTown Residences the station is part of the development. Kovan is one stop towards the city, and when Cross Island Line Phase 1 opens, targeted around 2030, Hougang becomes an interchange with direct trains to Pasir Ris and Ang Mo Kio. The Florence Residences also benefits from that, one walk away. See our Cross Island Line map for the full station list.

Setting and daily life

The Florence Residences is a large, facility-heavy compound in a residential pocket. LinkTown Residences will be in the middle of Hougang Central with Hougang Mall about two minutes’ walk away, Punggol Park and Hougang Sports Centre nearby and Montfort Junior School next door. More activity comes with that, so buyers will want to think about stack and facing once plans are out. Our living in Hougang guide covers the neighbourhood.

Lease and resale supply

The Florence Residences has about 91 years of lease left. That is plenty for CPF and bank purposes for most buyers. The practical point is supply: 1,410 units means many similar listings at any time, which is good when buying and competitive when selling. LinkTown Residences will be smaller.

Costs beyond the price

Buyer’s Stamp Duty uses the same tiers for both projects. As an illustration only, on a purchase of about S$2.02m (a 1,066 sq ft unit at The Florence Residences’ average) BSD works out to about S$70,600. On about S$2.67m (the same size at LinkTown’s low estimate) it is about S$103,100. ABSD depends on your citizenship and how many homes you own; see our ABSD guide, and verify your figures with IRAS.

Monthly costs differ too. At The Florence Residences you can ask the seller for the current maintenance fee and check the MCST’s accounts. LinkTown’s fees will not be known until the developers set them. A new launch also delays when you start paying the full loan, while a resale unit starts it straight away. Put both scenarios through your bank’s numbers under TDSR before choosing.

Who each suits

The Florence Residences

• Buyers who want a completed, recent condo now.
• Families who want more space for the budget.
• People who like having Kovan and Hougang stations as options.
• Those who want to see the actual unit and view before committing.

LinkTown Residences

• Buyers who put a direct MRT, bus and mall link first.
• Those who can wait until about 2030/2031 and prefer progressive payments (see payment scheme).
• People who expect to use the Cross Island Line.
• Upgraders who want a new lease.

For nearby alternatives, see Riverfront Residences vs LinkTown Residences and Affinity at Serangoon vs LinkTown Residences. Check your stamp duty position with IRAS before you commit to either.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Florence Residences price per square foot?

EdgeProp’s data shows an average of about S$1,894 psf over the 12 months to September 2026, with deals from roughly S$1,631 to S$2,141 psf.

Which MRT is nearest to The Florence Residences?

Hougang (NE14) and Kovan (NE13) are both walkable. EdgeProp’s 2019 launch report put Hougang MRT about 600 m away and Kovan about 776 m away.

Is The Florence Residences freehold?

No. It is 99-year leasehold from 2018. LinkTown Residences is also 99-year leasehold, on a government land sale site awarded in January 2026.

How much more would LinkTown Residences cost?

If analysts’ estimates of S$2,500 to S$2,600 psf hold, roughly 32 to 37% more per square foot than The Florence Residences’ recent average. No LinkTown prices have been released.