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WhatsApp JamesLentor Modern TOPped August 2025. Lentor Hills Residences TOPs December 2026. Lentoria and Hillock Green follow in 2027. Over 2,954 units across six projects. Three journeys, one guide. Pick your path.
| Development | Units | Developer | Launch PSF | Current PSF | TOP Status | MRT Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor Modern | 605 | GuocoLand | ~$2,100 | $2,147 to $2,582 avg $2,382 | TOPped Aug 2025 | Lentor TE5: integrated MRT |
| Lentor Hills Residences | 598 | GuocoLand / HLH / TID | ~$2,080 | $1,918 to $2,513 avg ~$2,091 | TOP Dec 2026 est. | Lentor TE5: 3 min walk |
| Lentoria | 267 | TID (HLG / Mitsui) | ~$2,100 | $2,205 to $2,670 | TOPped 2027 | Lentor TE5: 6 min walk |
| Hillock Green | 474 | CCCC / Soilbuild / UE | ~$1,994 | ~$2,000 to $2,200 est. | TOP 2027 est. | Lentor TE5: 5 min walk |
| Lentor Mansion | 533 | GuocoLand / HLH | $2,257 avg | New launch: resale emerging | TOP 2028 est. | Lentor TE5: 5 min walk |
| Lentor Central Residences | 477 | HLH / GuocoLand / CSC | ~$2,200 avg | New launch: 99.6% sold | TOP 2028 est. | Lentor TE5: 3 min walk |
Lentor Modern is the only integrated mixed-use development. Direct MRT link and mall. Sources: EdgeProp, URA REALIS, 99.co, GuocoLand, EdgeProp Lentor Hills estate article July 2025, April 2026.
The Lentor Rental Market: What Your Unit Can Earn
Lentor Modern is the only Lentor condo with a live rental track record. It TOPped August 2025. With an average rental of $5.68 psf per month and rents ranging from $3,200 to $8,800 per month, it is the anchor for how the entire corridor will be priced when Lentor Hills Residences, Lentoria, and Hillock Green begin handing over keys in 2026 to 2027.
| Condo | 1-Bed Rent Est. | 2-Bed Rent Est. | 3-Bed Rent Est. | 4-Bed Rent Est. | Gross Yield Est. | TOP / Rental Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lentor Modern MRT-integrated | $3,200 to $4,200 | $4,400 to $5,800 | $5,800 to $7,500 | $7,000 to $8,800 | ~2.8 to 3.2% | Active NOW |
| Lentor Hills Residences | $3,000 to $3,800 | $4,000 to $5,200 | $5,200 to $6,800 | $6,500 to $8,200 | ~3.0 to 3.4% | Dec 2026 |
| Lentoria | $2,900 to $3,600 | $3,800 to $5,000 | $5,000 to $6,500 | $6,200 to $8,000 | ~3.0 to 3.5% | 2027 |
| Hillock Green | $2,800 to $3,500 | $3,700 to $4,800 | $4,800 to $6,200 | $6,000 to $7,800 | ~3.2 to 3.8% | 2027 |
Lentor Modern commands ~8 to 12% rental premium over non-integrated condos due to direct MRT link and mall. Rents for Lentor Hills, Lentoria, Hillock Green estimated based on $5.68 psf/mth Lentor Modern baseline with distance-to-MRT and unit-size adjustments. Sources: 99.co, EdgeProp, April 2026.
Part 2: The Landlord Decision Framework
Rent Now If...
- Your unit TOPped and you are within SSD period: do not sell at a penalty
- You want cash flow while the corridor matures (2026 to 2028 sees mass TOPs: rents will normalise after)
- Your unit is 2BR or 3BR: deepest tenant pool at Lentor
- You are an investor who bought for yield: 3% OCR gross is the current benchmark
- You want to wait for Lentor Hills, Lentoria and Hillock Green to TOP before selling: more data = better pricing
Rent with Caution If...
- You own a 1-bedroom: thin tenant pool at Lentor (most demand is families and HDB upgrader couples)
- Your unit is in Hillock Green or Lentoria: you compete directly with Lentor Modern's MRT premium for the same tenant
- 400+ units are being released around the same time. Avoid the 2027 supply wave by listing early or waiting until late 2027 or 2028
- You need a net yield above 3% to service the mortgage: Lentor does not reliably deliver this
Part 3: Before You List: The TOP Landlord Checklist
Complete your Defects Liability Period (DLP) inspection first
+ The 12-Month DLP Window: Document Every Defect Immediately− Collapse
DLP runs 12 months from TOP. Document every defect. Cracked tiles, door misalignment, water seepage, faulty fittings. And submit formally to the developer. Once a tenant is in, defect causation becomes ambiguous. Inspect before keys are handed to anyone else.
Photograph and document unit condition professionally
Dated room-by-room condition report before tenancy protects you from deposit disputes on move-out. Tenants at Lentor (typically HDB upgraders, young families, professionals) will reference this at lease end. Do not rely on landlord memory.
Attend the MCST formation AGM
Lentor Modern, Lentor Hills Residences, and Lentoria will each form their MCST in the months after TOP. As a landlord, your monthly maintenance fees, sinking fund contribution, and the rules governing tenants (guests, noise, moving schedules) are set at these meetings. Attend. Vote. Absentee landlords often pay more and have less say.
Price correctly relative to the supply wave
2026 to 2027 sees Lentor Hills Residences (~598 units), Lentoria (~267 units), and Hillock Green (~474 units) all releasing rental supply in the same corridor. Lentor Modern units that priced early at $4,500/month for a 2BR will face competition from fresher units at similar rates. Price at market or slightly below to lease quickly. Vacancy at Lentor costs more than a small rent concession.
Target 24-month leases to bridge the supply wave
If you can get a quality tenant on a 24-month lease starting now (2026), you are riding out the 2027 supply peak at a locked rate. By 2028, the Lentor precinct will be more mature, the mall fully operational, Hillock Park open, and rental demand stabilised. You will renew from a position of strength.
Know your non-owner-occupied property tax rate
From 2026, non-owner-occupied residential properties are taxed at 12% to 36% progressive rates of Annual Value. This directly reduces your net yield. Factor this into your rental price and hold-or-sell decision.
+ Why This Is a New-Precinct Problem, Not a Bad-Property One− Collapse
Lentor is a new precinct problem, not a bad property problem. When 2,954 units all complete within 3 years in the same micro-market, the rental market initially absorbs slowly. Not because demand is weak, but because supply lands simultaneously. Lentor Modern's early rental transactions (rents reaching $8,500/month for 4-bedders) show strong early demand from families and professionals who want the MRT-integrated lifestyle. The risk for non-Modern landlords is being priced against Lentor Modern without the MRT premium. Hillock Green and Lentoria owners should market their greenery, low-density setting, and Hillock Park adjacency. These are genuine lifestyle differentiators that the integrated development cannot match. Different positioning, not a discount race.
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- Complete DLP inspection first
- Photograph unit before any tenancy
- Attend MCST formation AGM
- Price at market: 2026/27 supply wave is real
- Target 24-month leases
- Factor property tax (12 to 36% AV) into yield
- Lentor Modern commands 8 to 12% rent premium
Seller Path
- Check SSD status: exact purchase date
- Lentor Modern: ~13 to 14% gain from launch
- Sell before 2027 supply wave builds resale stock
- 1-bedroom: exit now, thin market
- 3BR/4BR: rent and exit in 2028 to 2029
- Lentoria sellers: wait for Mar 2027 SSD-free
- Lentor Mansion: do not sell: SSD risk until 2027
Tenant Path
- Lentor Modern = MRT convenience premium
- Hillock Green = park lifestyle, lowest rent
- Lentoria = boutique, green views, quietest
- Verify school 1km at your specific block address
- Supply wave = tenant negotiating power
- Ask for DLP report before signing
- Request diplomatic clause for secondment
Thinking of selling instead? See Part 2: your paper gain and selling at TOP. Looking for a place to rent? See Part 3: choosing a Lentor condo to rent.
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- EdgeProp, Lentor Modern market data April 2026 (avg PSF $2,382, rental yield 2.8%)
- 99.co, Lentor Modern rental $5.68 psf/mth, rents $3,200 to $8,800/month
- GuocoLand / EdgeProp, Lentor Hills estate article Jul 2025 (2,954 units, 96.4% sold)
- , Lentor Modern TOP August 2025, subsale gains
- EdgeProp, Lentor Hills Residences TOP Dec 2026
- 99.co, Lentoria TOP 2027
- PropertyGuru, Hillock Green, Lentor Mansion data
- URA Q1 2026 rental PSF OCR $4.10
- JJ Property Advisory, Q1 2026 rental market
- MOE Singapore. School distance registration
This article is for informational and educational purposes only. All transaction data, rental figures, yield calculations, and equity estimates are indicative based on published market data as at April 2026. SSD rates and holding periods must be verified against your specific purchase date and contract. School distance claims must be verified using MOE's official address-based tool at your specific unit address. Property tax rates (non-owner-occupied 12 to 36% AV) are per IRAS 2026 guidelines. Past transaction prices are not indicative of future values. Property investments involve risk. Please consult a licensed professional before making any property decision.
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