RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
The Linc — Grade B
RPS score 5.71/10 · D11 · Newton, Novena · 51 units · scored across 7 weighted factors — methodology published.
FH · KEPPEL LAND REALTY PTE LTD · TOP 2006
Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, project size.
Factor breakdown
- Project's Historical Performance25% weight
- 4/10
- Primary School Effect20% weight
- 8/10
- Project Size16% weight
- 3/10
- MRT Proximity13% weight
- 8/10
- Rental Yield10% weight
- 3/10
- Tenure10% weight
- 10/10
- Future Transformation6% weight
- 5/10
Avg Ann. of +3.08% — near-median performance within its 2006-era cohort (40th percentile).
4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.47km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families.
51 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market.
0.54km from Newton Mrt Stn (DT11) — short walk to MRT, good transport convenience.
Rental yield of 2.58% — below-average income return.
Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value.
Moderate future-catalyst exposure — nearest meaningful driver: Newton–Orchard mixed-use precinct at 0.54km. Some forward-looking tailwind, but the impact is more diffuse than for adjacent-zone projects.
Primary schools within 1km: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Farrer PARK Primary School.
The verdict· Scores updated September 2026
The Linc scores 5.71 out of 10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard, Grade B, ranking 1361st of 2,357 resale condos scored in Singapore and 86th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Its strongest factors are Tenure (10/10) and Primary School Effect (8/10); its weakest is Rental Yield (3/10). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, project size.
RPS · Resale Project Scorecard
Recent resale transactions at The Linc
12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026): 2 resale transactions, median $2,178 psf, median price $2.79M.
| Period | Transactions | Median PSF | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct–Dec 2025 | — | — | — |
| Jan–Mar 2026 | 2 | $2,178 psf | $2.79M |
| Apr–Jun 2026 | — | — | — |
| Jul–Sep 2026 | — | — | — |
| 12-month total | 2 | $2,178 psf | $2.79M |
Aggregates of URA REALIS resale caveats (data to September 2026). A specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition — for a unit-level read, use the Resale Price Check.
The Linc: frequently asked questions
Answers generated from the scorecard data — RPS rank 1361st of 2,357, scores updated September 2026.
- Is The Linc a good buy in 2026?
- The Linc scores 5.71/10 on the TRIBE Resale Project Scorecard (Grade B), which places it 1361st of 2,357 Singapore resale condos and 86th of 143 in District 11 (Newton, Novena). Solid, middle-of-the-pack project. Standout strengths: tenure, schools. Key weaknesses: total returns, project size. RPS scores project-level demand fundamentals — not a specific unit or its asking price — so read the grade as a screen: it tells you whether the drivers of resale demand are present, and the price you pay still decides the outcome.
- What is the average PSF at The Linc?
- In the 12 months to September 2026 (Oct 2025 – Sep 2026), URA REALIS records 2 resale transactions at The Linc, at a median of $2,178 psf and a median price of $2.79M (range $2,170 psf to $2,186 psf). Figures are aggregates of caveats lodged with URA; a specific unit's value depends on floor, size, facing and condition.
- How far is The Linc from the nearest MRT station?
- The Linc is about 540m from Newton MRT (DT11), scoring 8/10 on the MRT Proximity factor (13% of the RPS score). Distances are straight-line, and confirmed upcoming stations are also considered.
- How does The Linc compare with Hills Apartment?
- Hills Apartment is the project scored next to The Linc on the District 11 ranking: 5.71 (Grade B) against The Linc's 5.71 (Grade B). The Linc scores higher on MRT Proximity (8 vs 6) and Primary School Effect (8 vs 7); Hills Apartment scores higher on Project's Historical Performance (4 vs 6).
- Which primary schools are within 1km of The Linc?
- 4 primary schools are within 1km of The Linc: ST. Joseph's Institution Junior, Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Farrer PARK Primary School. 4 primary schools within 1km (nearest: ST. JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION JUNIOR at 0.47km). Strong school proximity — a genuine advantage for young families. The Linc scores 8/10 on the Primary School Effect factor (20% of the RPS score), which weights each school by its recent P1 ballot demand.
- What is the tenure of The Linc, and how big is the project?
- The Linc is freehold, completed in 2006, has 51 units, developed by KEPPEL LAND REALTY PTE LTD. Freehold tenure — no lease decay concerns, preserves long-term value. 51 units — very small project; niche product with thin resale market. Tenure carries 10% of the RPS score and Project Size 16%.
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