For families, a home is judged less by its facade than by the school run, the weekend routine and whether there’s a room for everyone. LinkTown Residences (Hougang Central Residences) is being built above a new bus interchange and mall, with a direct link to Hougang MRT, in a town many families already know well. This page looks at the development through a parent’s eyes, and at the budgeting steps an HDB upgrader family should take before launch. Still weighing your options? Compare HDB vs condo in Hougang or a Hougang BTO vs a condo.
Room to grow: the larger layouts
The developers haven’t released LinkTown’s unit mix. As a guide, their recent integrated project, Parktown Residence, offered family layouts at these sizes (indicative only):
| Layout (indicative) | Approx. size | Est. price at S$2,500–2,600 psf | Typical family fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bedroom Premium | 1,066 sq ft | ~S$2.67m–2.77m | Couple with one or two young children |
| 4 Bedroom Premium | 1,496 sq ft | ~S$3.74m–3.89m | Larger family, or a room for a helper or home office |
| 5 Bedroom Premium | 1,679 sq ft | ~S$4.20m–4.37m | Multi-generation households |
If you’re moving from a 5-room HDB flat, compare actual room dimensions, not just total area. New condo layouts often count balconies, bay windows and AC ledges in the stated size. The floor plans page walks through each layout.
Schools nearby
Montfort Junior School is next to the site. Holy Innocents’ Primary and CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity are reported to be within about 1 km. Other schools in Hougang include Xinmin Primary, Punggol Primary, Montfort Secondary and Xinmin Secondary.
For P1 registration, priority by distance is measured from your home address. LinkTown’s official address hasn’t been confirmed, so check the 1 km and 2 km rings on OneMap once it is. Also remember that moving-in dates matter: with completion expected around 2030/2031, map out which child will register for P1 in which year. Our schools guide covers this in detail.
Daily life under one roof
This is where an integrated development earns its keep for parents. The plan for the Hougang Central site includes:
- NE14Hougang MRTA direct link to the North-East Line, and a future Cross Island Line interchange from around 2030, for teenagers heading to secondary school or JC and parents commuting to work.
- BUSNew bus interchangeIntegrated into the development, with sheltered connections for school and feeder routes.
- MALLLargest mall in HougangAbout 300,000 sq ft of retail, including diverse F&B, for groceries, tuition trips and quick dinners without taking out the car.
- PLAZATown plazaA sheltered public event space, useful for weekend activities in the rain.
For families with a pram or elderly parents, being able to reach the train, bus and supermarket without crossing roads in the sun or rain is a big daily difference. The full list of in-condo facilities hasn’t been announced.
Parks, sports and weekends
Hougang has long been a family town. Punggol Community Club and Hougang Sports Centre are next to or near the site, which suits swimming lessons, sports classes and community programmes. Punggol Park, with its lake and park connectors, is close for evening walks and cycling. Hougang Stadium is the traditional home ground of Hougang United (check fixtures for the current venue), and Kovan and Serangoon Gardens are nearby for family meals.
Living with grandparents
Many Hougang families already live near ageing parents. A larger 4- or 5-bedroom unit may let three generations live together, with grandparents helping with school pick-ups. Things to check when plans are released:
- Whether any bedroom has an attached bathroom other than the master.
- Step-free access from the lift lobby to the MRT and mall.
- Whether dual-key or multi-generation layouts are offered (not yet announced).
- Distance from the unit to the lift, and how many units share each lobby.
Budget steps for upgrader families
- Check your MOP. HDB owners must meet the Minimum Occupation Period before buying private property.
- Estimate net sale proceeds. Hougang’s median resale prices for January to September 2026 were about S$619,000 (4-room) and S$775,000 (5-room). Deduct your loan; CPF used plus accrued interest returns to your CPF account.
- Work out the down payment. On a S$2.67m 3-bedroom, 25% is about S$666,000, at least 5% of the price in cash, plus BSD of about S$102,850.
- Get an IPA. Banks apply TDSR of 55% with a 4% stress-test rate.
- Plan ABSD and timing. Married couples (at least one Singapore Citizen) who buy before selling pay 20% ABSD upfront, refundable if the flat is sold within the IRAS time limit.
The HDB upgrader guide works through a full example, and the stamp duty calculator lets you try your own numbers.
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Published by an independent licensed salesperson, not the developer. School information should be verified with MOE and OneMap; tax, CPF and loan rules with IRAS, CPF Board, HDB and your bank.
