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For HDB Upgraders

Your step into
Hougang’s new
town center

Hougang Central is more than an upgrade from HDB. It’s a strategic move into a Hougang Central address that supports asset progression, family lifestyle, and your next move years from now.

Free affordability assessment with every preview registration

Why Upgraders Choose Hougang Central

Not just an upgrade.
A step into Hougang’s new town centre.

The right upgrade into the north-east isn’t just about a prestige address. It’s about positioning yourself in Singapore’s most defensively-priced residential market — a stronger asset base, an elite school catchment, and the optionality to make your next move on your own terms. For families upgrading from OCR or RCR, Hougang Central offers what few north-east products can: landmark scale, walking-distance MRT interchange, and the district schools mature school catchment.

1.

A foundation in the north-east

Hougang Central sits in prime District 19, Singapore’s most defensively-priced residential market. For upgraders, this means buying into a corridor where north-east launches consistently command $3,000+ psf and where established comparables (Kopar at Newton, Pullman Residences Newton) demonstrate durable pricing through market cycles — a stronger foundation for long-term wealth defence than higher-supply districts.

2.

Optionality for your next move

Whether your next move is a larger family home, an investment-grade second property, or financial flexibility for retirement, owning a private property in a strong location gives you options HDB ownership simply doesn’t. Hougang Central is built for that decade-out flexibility.

3.

Connectivity that holds value

210 metres to Hougang MRT (North-East Line, with the upcoming Cross Island Line interchange) — connecting BOTH the North-South Line and the Downtown Line. One stop to Serangoon, two stops to Bishan and Bugis, direct to the CBD, Bayfront, and Marina Bay via DTL. Properties adjacent to major MRT interchanges have historically commanded a connectivity premium, which translates directly to long-term value retention.

4.

Lifestyle that works for families
ION Serangoon, Paragon, and Ngee Ann City all within walking distance. Hougang Town Centre food options for hawker classics. Elite educational belt including district schools within mature school catchment, Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, and Punggol Primary. Family-sized 3, 4, and 5-bedroom layouts designed for north-east family living — with Tanglin Club and the Botanic Gardens nearby.

5.

Asset Progression
Three distinct buyer pools at exit
When the time comes to sell — whether for your next upgrade or as part of broader portfolio decisions — Hougang Central benefits from three distinct north-east-anchored buyer pools: family own-stay buyers targeting the district schools catchment, expatriate rental tenants employed in the CBD or Serangoon corridor, and north-east investors positioning in one of Singapore’s most defensively-priced markets. Properties with diversified exit liquidity command tighter bid-ask spreads than single-segment properties.

Project at a Glance

A quick look at

Hougang Central

Location

Hougang Central

District 19, walking distance to Hougang MRT (North-South & Downtown Lines)

Developer

UOL + CapitaLand JV

UOL Group + CapitaLand Development joint venture under Horizon Residential Pte Ltd

Unit Mix

1 to 5 Bedroom

landmark integrated residences · Full mix of formats

SCHOOLS NEARBY

Strong educational belt

district schools, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, St. Joseph's Institution Junior

Lifestyle

Scotts Square, Paragon, Paragon

Three major lifestyle hubs within easy reach

Tenure

99-Year Leasehold

Standard private residential tenure

Expected Launch

2027

Public launch date subject to change

Location

New Upper Changi Road

District 16, walking distance to Bedok MRT (East-West Line)

Developer

Developer TBA

Developer TBA · Expected competitive tender with 6-7 bidders

Unit Mix

1 to 5 Bedroom

~1,010 units across a mega 3.16-hectare site

SCHOOLS NEARBY

Strong educational belt

Opera Estate Primary School, Red Swastika School, Victoria School, Temasek Junior College

Lifestyle

Bedok Mall, Bedok Mall, Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre

Three major lifestyle hubs within easy reach

Tenure

99-Year Leasehold

Standard private residential tenure

Expected Launch

2027

Public launch date subject to change

The Upgrade Math
How your existing property
becomes Hougang Central.
Upgraders consistently underestimate how their existing property equity translates into north-east affordability. Here’s how the four pieces fit together for Hougang Central Residences.
Step 1

Your HDB sale proceeds

Equity built up over the years — typically the largest contribution.

Step 2

Your CPF balance

Both Ordinary Account and any housing-eligible savings.

Step 3

Cash savings & loan

Cash-on-cash plus your bank loan eligibility.

Result

Unit types you can consider

From compact 2-bedroom to family-sized 4-bedroom, depending on your numbers.

You don’t need it all on day one.

Singapore’s Progressive Payment Scheme means you pay in stages as the project is built — typically over 3–4 years. This makes the cashflow far more manageable than upgraders often assume, and lets your existing HDB sale align with the timing of your private purchase.

Timing & sequencing

The Order Matters.
We’ll Help You Get it Right.

Three timing decisions every upgrader has to navigate — and where most people overthink them.

Sell HDB Before, or after?

The right answer depends on your ABSD position, financing structure, and whether your HDB has met MOP. There's a defensible answer for every situation — but the wrong choice can cost tens of thousands.

ABSD Remission for Citizens

Singapore citizens upgrading from HDB to private can claim ABSD remission — but only if you sell your HDB within a specific window after completion. Knowing the window matters.

Progressive Payment Scheme Alignment

The PPS payment schedule can be timed to match your HDB sale proceeds, so you're not over-extending cashflow at any point. This is the single biggest stress-reducer for upgraders.

Included With Preview Registration

A specialist who’s done this hundreds of times.

Every preview registration includes a 30-minute affordability assessment with a CEA-licensed specialist who will work through your specific HDB, CPF, and financial position — and map out the timing sequence that works for your family. 

COMMON CONCERNS

The questions upgraders
actually ask us.

"Will my CPF actually be enough?"

Most upgraders are surprised by how much of the down payment can come from CPF Ordinary Account, especially when combined with HDB sale proceeds. Your assessment includes a clear breakdown of your specific CPF position and what it covers for Peck Hay Residences specifically.

"What if I can't sell my HDB in time?"

There are three different sequencing strategies depending on your situation — selling before, selling after, or running both in parallel. Each has trade-offs. We’ll walk you through which applies to you so you don’t get caught off-guard.

"Is this too risky for my family?"

For most HDB owners with stable income and built-up CPF, the upgrade math works out more conservatively than you’d think — particularly with the Progressive Payment Scheme. The right question isn’t “is this risky” but “is this the right structure for my situation,” and that’s exactly what the assessment is for.

"What about monthly payments after we move in?"

Most upgraders find their monthly cashflow is comparable to or only modestly higher than their HDB outgoings, once CPF contributions are factored in. The assessment shows you the projected monthly numbers so you know exactly what you’re signing up for.

PREVIEW REGISTRATION

Register for preview.
Get the full picture for your family.

Preview registration gives you priority access to Hougang Central — at the lowest pre-launch pricing, with first pick of stacks and floors.

Every preview registration comes with a free 30-minute affordability assessment, personalised to your HDB, CPF, and financial situation.

What Kind of
Buyer Are You?

Learn more about the Project Based on Your Profile.

LOCATION

Hougang Central, District 19 (Hougang Central / Hougang Central) Above to Hougang MRT interchange (NEL + CRL)
Within mature school catchment for district schools
~landmark integrated residences · ~40-storey high-rise

PROJECT DETAILS

Developer: UOL Group + CapitaLand Development JV (Horizon Residential Pte Ltd)

Tenure: 99-year leasehold

Expected Launch: Late 2026 or early 2027 (Tentative)

Expected TOP: 2029–2030

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