Indicative plan. LinkTown Residences (also searched as Hougang Central Residences) has no official floor plans yet. This 2 Bedroom Premium plan is from the same developers’ recent project Parktown Residence, shown so you can judge realistic sizes. The final LinkTown layout, size and price may differ.
As with any 2 bedroom condo in Singapore, the 2 Bedroom Premium is the unit type that has to do the most jobs. For a young couple it is a first home with space for a nursery later. For two friends or siblings co-owning, it is two private rooms with a shared living area. For someone who works from home, it is a bedroom plus a real office with a door. At about 678 sq ft in the indicative plan, this page looks at how it handles each of those roles at the Hougang Central condo.
Reading the indicative layout
“Premium” 2-bedroom plans typically give you two proper bedrooms with windows, and often two bathrooms: one attached to the master and a common one near the living room. The living and dining space is usually a single rectangle leading to a balcony.
The key question is where the two bedrooms sit. In a dumbbell layout, the bedrooms are at opposite ends of the living room. That suits co-owners, tenants or a home office, because nobody shares a wall with the bedroom next door. In a side-by-side layout, both rooms open off a short corridor, which is common for couples who want the second room as a nursery close to the master.
Also check whether the second bedroom can fit a queen bed plus a wardrobe, or only a single bed and desk. That difference matters for tenants and for resale.
2 bedroom condo in Singapore: the numbers at a glance
| Item | At S$2,500 psf | At S$2,600 psf |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated price (678 sq ft) | ~S$1,695,000 | ~S$1,762,800 |
| Buyer’s Stamp Duty (BSD) | S$54,350 | S$57,740 |
| 25% down payment (5% cash minimum) | S$423,750 (S$84,750 cash) | S$440,700 (S$88,140 cash) |
| Stress-test instalment on 75% loan (4%, 30 years) | ~S$6,070/month | ~S$6,310/month |
| Gross household income needed (55% TDSR) | ~S$11,040/month | ~S$11,480/month |
Estimates only, based on indicative size × analyst psf range. No official prices exist. Income assumes no other monthly debts. Verify stamp duty with IRAS and loan eligibility with your bank.
Buying as a couple or as co-owners
Two incomes make the TDSR hurdle much easier: two people earning about S$5,500 each already meet the S$11,040 figure on paper. A few points to plan for:
- ABSD follows the highest-rate buyer. Two Singapore Citizens buying their first property pay no ABSD. A Singapore PR buying a first property pays 5% (about S$84,750 here). If either co-owner already owns a home, the whole purchase attracts that person’s rate. See our stamp duty guide.
- Age and tenure. Banks usually base the tenure on the average age of the borrowers; a shorter tenure raises the instalment and the income needed.
- CPF. Both buyers can use their Ordinary Accounts for the down payment beyond the 5% cash, and for monthly instalments, within CPF limits.
Because payments for an uncompleted project are progressive, you only pay interest on what has been drawn down before completion. Try different loan amounts in the calculator below.
Maximum loan & affordability (TDSR)
Estimates for illustration only, based on published IRAS/MAS rules. Rates change; confirm with IRAS, your bank and your lawyer.
Working from home
If one of you works from home a few days a week, the second bedroom will likely become an office. Look for a window facing away from the neighbouring block, a wall long enough for a desk and shelving, and a power point you won’t need to extend. A dumbbell layout keeps video calls away from the master bedroom. With the NEL downstairs, office days are easy: Serangoon is two stops, and the line continues directly to Dhoby Ghaut and Outram Park.
Stack and facing tips
- Two-bedders are often placed in the inner or less panoramic stacks of a block. Ask how each stack faces before falling for a showflat view.
- If you plan to rent the unit out later, a stack with easy access to the MRT link and lifts is a practical selling point.
- Prefer a facing where both bedrooms avoid strong west sun, since you will sleep and possibly work in them.
Rental angle
A 2 Bedroom widens the tenant pool beyond singles to couples and small families, and to two friends sharing. That often means steadier demand, at a higher price per unit than the 1 Bedroom + Study. There are no rents for this project yet; our rental potential guide explains how to assess yield without guessing.
How it compares with the neighbouring sizes
Versus the 1 Bedroom + Study (506 sq ft): about S$430,000 more at S$2,500 psf buys an extra 172 sq ft and a room with a door. If you would otherwise wall off the study, the 2 Bedroom is the honest choice.
Versus the 3 Bedroom Premium (1,066 sq ft): the jump is large, about 388 sq ft and roughly S$970,000, with income needed rising to about S$17,350 a month. Couples who expect two children within a few years should weigh whether buying the 2 Bedroom now and upgrading later (with stamp duty twice) beats stretching for the 3 Bedroom.
Keep exploring
Compare all layouts on the floor plans page, see how estimates are worked out on the price page, and model stamp duty and instalments in the calculators. Our home loan guide explains floating versus fixed packages, and our fixed vs floating rate comparison weighs them up for a new launch. Register below for the official 2 Bedroom plans.
