Thomson’s upcoming new launch is one of Livefree’s top five projects in the 2026 new launch pipeline. On the surface, it already checks many boxes families look for — a large land plot, full facilities, and proximity to reputable schools.
But beyond these obvious attributes, Thomson View stands out for a deeper reason: it sits in one of Singapore’s most structurally sought-after residential districts.
To understand why Thomson View matters, you first need to understand District 20.
A Location Many Northern Residents Pass Through — and Aspire to Stay In
Ang Mo Kio–Bishan is one of Singapore’s most established and connected residential zones. Upper Thomson Road, in particular, functions as a key artery linking the North, Central, East, and West.
Whether by car or MRT, many Singaporeans pass through this corridor weekly — on the way to the CBD, Novena, Orchard, or even across the island. Over time, familiarity turns into aspiration.
For many HDB upgraders from Woodlands and Yishun, moving into Ang Mo Kio or Bishan represents a clear lifestyle upgrade — better connectivity, stronger amenities, and closer proximity to the city — whether they are upgrading to a larger HDB or a private condominium.
District 20 was already highly sought after before the Thomson–East Coast Line (TEL) and Circle Line enhancements. The introduction of these MRT lines did not create demand — it intensified it.
Improved rail connectivity shortened travel times and made the district even more accessible, reinforcing its appeal to both owner-occupiers and upgraders.
District 20 currently has 43 private residential projects, but scale matters
Large-scale developments are rare in District 20, and this matters because family buyers value space, facilities, and long-term livability — features that smaller boutique projects often cannot offer.
District 20 is also home to top schools such as
When you filter for condominiums that are both large-scale (over 500 units) and within 1km of these schools, supply narrows to just five projects across District 20.
For families, school proximity is not a bonus — it is a structural demand driver. Balloting for these top schools occurs within 1km even for parent alumni (Phase 2A), reinforcing long-term demand for family-sized homes in the area.
The government introduced the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model in October 2021 to curb the BTO lottery effect in central and mature locations.
While PLH does not apply directly to District 20, tighter restrictions on prime and plus BTO locations redirected upgrader demand toward the existing supply of young HDB flats with standard 5-year MOP periods. While well-intentioned, this created an unintended consequence for District 20.
The Demand Squeeze Explained
As a result, prices escalated sharply. Today, a newly MOP 4-room HDB in District 20 can transact around $1.1M, compared to similar flats in Yishun at slightly over half that price.
This created a generation of BTO millionaires, narrowing the gap between HDB resale prices and private condominiums within the same district.
For many younger upgraders who grew up in District 20, the natural next step is not to leave — but to upgrade within the same district.
Woodlands and Yishun alone contribute a substantial upgrader base
Supply of relatively young 4- and 5-room flats in District 20 remains limited
This imbalance continues to push upgrader demand towards private condominiums within District 20.
Thomson View’s Product Positioning
Less than 2% of all condominiums in Singapore fits into this category
On top of that
For family buyers who value space, connectivity, and long-term livability — without stepping into CCR pricing — Thomson View occupies a defensible position that few projects can replicate.
If your home decision matters to you, speak to us before committing. Clarity now is cheaper than regret later.
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