Indicative plan. The official LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) floor plans have not been released. The plan on this page comes from the same developers’ recent project Parktown Residence in Tampines, used here as a realistic guide to size and layout. LinkTown’s final design, sizes and prices may be different.
If you are comparing any 1 bedroom condo in Singapore, this 1 bedroom plus study format is worth a close look. The 1 Bedroom + Study is the smallest and most affordable way into LinkTown Residences, the Hougang Central integrated development above Hougang MRT (NE14). At about 506 sq ft in the indicative plan, it is aimed at two very different buyers: a single or couple buying their own first home, and an investor buying a second property to rent out. The maths for each is not the same, so this page runs both.
What this 1 bedroom plus study plan shows
Typical 1 Bedroom + Study layouts of this size put the living, dining and kitchen in one open space, with the bedroom off to one side and a single bathroom. The “study” is usually a compact corner near the entrance or living room.
Treat that study as a work desk, a shoe and luggage store, or a spot for a washer-dryer stack. It is rarely big enough, or private enough, to be a bedroom. If a tenant or family member needs their own door, skip ahead to the 2 Bedroom.
At 506 sq ft, small details decide how the unit feels. When the real plans come out, check how much area goes to the AC ledge, whether there is a balcony and how deep it is, and whether the kitchen is open-concept (common at this size, and a consideration if you cook often).
Estimated price, stamp duty and income needed
| Item | At S$2,500 psf | At S$2,600 psf |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated price (506 sq ft) | ~S$1,265,000 | ~S$1,315,600 |
| Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) | S$35,200 | S$37,224 |
| 75% bank loan | S$948,750 | S$986,700 |
| Stress-test instalment (4%, 30 years) | ~S$4,530/month | ~S$4,710/month |
| Gross income needed (55% TDSR) | ~S$8,240/month | ~S$8,570/month |
Estimates only: indicative size × the analyst range, not official prices. BSD uses the published tiers. Income assumes no car loan, credit card or other debts, which all count towards TDSR. Your actual interest rate will usually be lower than the 4% stress rate. Verify with IRAS and your bank.
If this is your first home
A Singapore Citizen buying their first property pays no ABSD, so the upfront costs are the 25% down payment (at least 5% in cash, the rest cash or CPF Ordinary Account) plus BSD. At S$2,500 psf that is about S$316,250 down, including S$63,250 in cash, plus S$35,200 of stamp duty. Singles can buy a private condo from age 21; the age-35 rule applies only to HDB flats. Our guide for singles covers loan tenure and CPF limits.
If this is your second property
Investors face ABSD on top: 20% for a Singapore Citizen’s second property, which is about S$253,000 on a S$1.265m unit, payable in cash or CPF within 14 days of exercising the option. That changes the yield maths completely, so run your own numbers in the rental yield calculator before committing.
Rental yield calculator
Estimates for illustration only, based on published IRAS/MAS rules. Rates change; confirm with IRAS, your bank and your lawyer.
The rental angle for a 1 bedroom condo in Singapore
Compact units are usually the easiest to let in an MRT-linked development, because the tenant pool is broad: working singles and couples who want a short commute and a mall downstairs. Hougang Central adds a few specific draws:
- NE14Direct NELSerangoon is two stops away, and the line runs straight to Dhoby Ghaut, Outram Park and HarbourFront.
- CRLFuture interchangeCross Island Line Phase 1, targeted around 2030, adds direct links towards Tampines North, Pasir Ris and Aviation Park.
- PDDPunggol Digital DistrictNew business parks and the SIT campus a few stops up the NEL may widen the pool of professional tenants.
No rents have been set for this project, and we do not guess them. The rental potential guide explains how to estimate yield sensibly. Also note Seller’s Stamp Duty: as announced in July 2025, selling within four years of purchase attracts SSD, so a quick sub-sale is costly. Verify current rules with IRAS.
Stack and facing tips for small units
- Noise versus convenience: stacks overlooking the bus interchange or town plaza are closest to the action, but also the busiest. Tenants who work shifts may prefer a quieter side.
- Afternoon sun: a single-aspect small unit facing west can heat up quickly. A north–south facing is generally cooler.
- Floor level: developers usually price higher floors at a premium. For a rental unit, a mid floor on a good facing often gives better value than paying up for the top.
Our stack selection guide goes further once the site plan is released.
1 Bedroom + Study vs 2 Bedroom
The next size up, the 2 Bedroom Premium (about 678 sq ft), adds roughly 172 sq ft and a proper second bedroom for about S$430,000 more at S$2,500 psf. The income needed rises from about S$8,240 to about S$11,040 a month.
Choose the 1 Bedroom + Study if your priority is the lowest quantum, you live alone or as a couple, or you want the widest tenant pool per dollar. Choose the 2 Bedroom if you might start a family, want room-sharing flexibility for tenants, or plan to hold for many years and want more resale appeal.
Next steps
See all unit types on the LinkTown Residences floor plans page, read how the estimates are built on the price page, and check stamp duty in the calculators. Register below to receive the official 1 Bedroom + Study plans when they are released.
