The Trilinq

Overview & Key Facts

The TriLinq is a 755-unit condominium developed by IOI Properties, one of Malaysia’s largest property developers with a portfolio spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality projects across Southeast Asia and China. Completed in 2017 on a 99-year lease from 2012, the development occupies a generous 263,000-square-foot site off Jalan Lempeng in Clementi, District 5, comprising three tower blocks of 33 to 36 storeys elevated above an extensive landscaped deck.

IOI’s design approach for The TriLinq emphasised height and views over sprawl — the three slender towers rise from a podium deck that maximises communal space at ground level while giving upper-floor residents sweeping panoramas across the Clementi-West Coast corridor, Jurong Lake District, and on clear days, the Southern Islands. At a current average of $1,801 psf with a gross rental yield of 2.87% and median rent of $3,800, The TriLinq sits in the mid-range of the Clementi private condo market — below the newer Normanton Park ($1,864 psf) and Parc Clematis ($1,880 psf) but above the older freehold options in the neighbourhood.

The TriLinq’s strongest asset is its location in the Clementi education belt, adjacent to Nan Hua Primary School (a GEP school) and within easy reach of NUS, Singapore Polytechnic, and NUS High School. For families who prioritise school proximity above all else, this is a development that delivers on the single most important criterion in Singapore property.

Location & Connectivity

The TriLinq sits on Jalan Lempeng, a residential road branching off Clementi Avenue 6, placing it squarely within the Clementi mature estate — one of Singapore’s most established and self-sufficient residential neighbourhoods. Clementi MRT on the East-West Line is approximately 550 m away (7-minute walk), providing direct service to Buona Vista (2 stops), one-north (3 stops), Jurong East interchange (2 stops east), and Raffles Place (9 stops, ~25 minutes). By 2032, Clementi will become an interchange station connecting the East-West Line to the Cross Island Line Phase 2 — a significant future upgrade that will broaden connectivity to Pasir Ris, Punggol, and the eastern corridor.

Clementi Mall is a 5-minute walk from The TriLinq, providing NTUC FairPrice supermarket, food court, restaurants, banks, and essential retail. The Clementi neighbourhood is exceptionally well-served by hawker food — at least six food centres operate within a 3 km radius, including the popular Clementi 448 Market and Clementi Avenue 3 hawker centre. For weekend shopping, Jurong East’s mega-mall cluster (JEM, Westgate, IMM, Big Box) is two MRT stops away.

For drivers, the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) is accessible within one minute, delivering residents to the CBD in approximately 10 minutes during off-peak hours. The Pan Island Expressway (PIE) is also nearby. This dual-expressway access makes The TriLinq attractive for car owners who commute to both the CBD and western industrial zones (Jurong, Tuas, one-north).

Schools & Education

3 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.

Facilities

The TriLinq’s facilities are organised into four themed zones — Oasis, Activa, Vantage, and Central — plus Sky Terraces on the upper floors. The aquatic offering includes four swimming pools: a 50-metre lap pool for serious swimmers, a leisure pool, a children’s wading pool, and a jacuzzi. The tennis court, gymnasium, and fitness zone provide the essential recreational amenities, while BBQ pavilions, function rooms, and an alfresco dining area cater to residents who entertain.

The Sky Terraces are The TriLinq’s signature communal spaces, offering elevated lounges with views across the Clementi skyline toward Jurong Lake and the western coastline. These terraces provide a genuine lifestyle perk that ground-level facilities cannot replicate — residents frequently use them for evening gatherings and photography. The landscaped deck between the three towers creates a sense of openness and greenery, with blocks spaced generously enough that residents report minimal overlooking between units.

“The facilities are good and rarely crowded — the pool area is spacious and well-maintained, and the Sky Terrace views are spectacular at sunset. The gym is adequate but could be larger for a 755-unit condo. What really sold us is the spacing between blocks — even with inner-facing units, you don’t feel like you’re staring into your neighbour’s home. That’s rare in Singapore.”

— Owner-occupier, three-bedroom, since 2021 (Stacked Homes)

Maintenance has been a mixed bag. While common areas and pools are generally well-kept, some residents have reported issues with lift reliability and delays in repairing damaged common-area fixtures. The MCST has faced criticism for response times on maintenance requests — a consideration for buyers who prioritise building management quality.

Unit Sizes & Layout

The TriLinq offers a full range of configurations: 112 one-bedroom units, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and 94 four-bedroom units (including 26 compact four-bedrooms at 1,109–1,420 sqft and standard four-bedrooms at 1,518–1,765 sqft). Selected units feature double-volume living spaces with 5.8-metre ceiling heights — a distinctive design feature that allows for creative loft-style interiors and mezzanine installations. Standard ceiling height across the development is 2.9 m, noticeably taller than the 2.6–2.7 m typical of current new launches.

High-floor units in all three towers benefit from the 33–36 storey height, providing views that extend well beyond the immediate Clementi neighbourhood. West-facing units enjoy spectacular sunset views but may experience afternoon heat gain without adequate window treatments. Units facing the AYE corridor (south-eastern orientation) are exposed to expressway noise, particularly on lower floors — multiple residents have flagged this as a notable downside. North-facing stacks overlooking Nan Hua Primary and the Clementi residential heartland tend to be the quietest.

Pricing & Market Position

Across 255 recorded transactions (all-time), sale prices range from $812,000 to $4,800,000, averaging $1,663,130.

Over the last 12 months, transactions averaged $1,815 psf.

Rents range from $2,000 to $11,500 per month across 812 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 2.8%.

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at THE TRILINQ typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price. The final column shows monthly rent per $100,000 invested, so unit sizes compare on equal capital:

Price Appreciation

From 2021 to 2026, the average PSF has appreciated by 21.9% (from $1,514 to $1,846 psf).

Neighbourhood Comparison

In the Clementi District 5 cluster, The TriLinq ($1,801 psf, 99-year from 2012, ~85 years remaining) competes with two dominant newer developments. Normanton Park ($1,864 psf, 99-year from 2019, ~92 years remaining) is a 1,840-unit mega-development with superior resort-grade facilities, 7 more years of lease, and a Kent Ridge location closer to NUS — but it trades at a 3.5% PSF premium and is further from Clementi MRT (1.1 km vs 550 m). Parc Clematis ($1,880 psf, 99-year from 2019) delivers a newer build with more lease runway at a similar premium, positioned closer to the AYE but also further from Clementi MRT than The TriLinq.

The TriLinq’s competitive advantages are twofold: closest proximity to Clementi MRT among the three (550 m vs 800–1,100 m for the others) and the Nan Hua Primary School adjacency that neither competitor can match. Buyers choosing between the three are essentially trading off MRT proximity and school access (TriLinq) against newer facilities and longer lease (Normanton Park/Parc Clematis). At a 3–4% PSF discount with proven layout and 8 years of track record, The TriLinq offers the lowest-risk entry into the Clementi corridor.

Lease Decay Analysis

The 99-year lease runs from 2012, meaning approximately 14 years have already been consumed. Roughly 85 years remain — still comfortably within the range where most banks will offer full financing without restrictions.

For a buyer purchasing today with a 10-year horizon (exit around 2036), the lease situation is essentially a non-issue — you’d be selling a property with ~75 years remaining, which is still very bankable. The risk profile changes for longer holds.

ShiokNest Scores

Our proprietary scoring system evaluates THE TRILINQ across multiple dimensions.

What Residents Say

“It feels like living in a resort every day. The views from the 30th floor are spectacular — you can see all the way to Jurong Lake on clear days. The 2.9-metre ceilings make the unit feel much more spacious than the sqft suggests. Clementi Mall is a 5-minute walk, and my daughter walks to Nan Hua Primary in 3 minutes. For a family with young kids, the location is unbeatable.”

— Owner-occupier, three-bedroom, 30th floor, since 2020 (Stacked Homes)

“The condo is decent but the management could be better. We had a lift breakdown that took five months to fully resolve, and the common corridor on our floor was cordoned off for weeks due to waterproofing repairs. The facilities themselves are good — especially the pools and the Sky Terrace — but the MCST response time needs improvement. Also, the AYE noise is real if you’re on the south side.”

— Owner-occupier, two-bedroom, south-facing, since 2019 (PropertyGuru)

“I bought here primarily for the school proximity — Nan Hua Primary is literally next door, and Clementi Town Secondary is a 3-minute walk. The condo itself is fine, not spectacular. The kitchen is narrow and the balcony takes up more space than I’d like. But the location in Clementi with the MRT, the mall, and the hawker centres makes up for the unit-level compromises. When Clementi becomes a CRL interchange, this place will only get more valuable.”

— Owner-occupier, four-bedroom, since 2021 (EdgeProp)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Verdict

The TriLinq is a location play wrapped in a competent mid-range development. The Clementi address delivers what arguably matters most in Singapore property: a GEP primary school next door (Nan Hua), an MRT station within 7 minutes’ walk that will become a CRL interchange by 2032, a self-sufficient mature estate with hawker centres and malls at every turn, and dual-expressway access for drivers. At $1,801 psf, it sits at a meaningful discount to the newer Clementi condos — Normanton Park ($1,864) and Parc Clematis ($1,880) — while offering comparable lifestyle amenities and a proven 8-year track record.

The compromises are typical of an IOI development at this price point: some layout inefficiencies (large balconies, narrow kitchens), maintenance management that has drawn mixed reviews, and AYE noise for south-east-facing units. The 85-year remaining lease is adequate but not generous, and IOI’s brand recognition in Singapore is lower than local heavyweights like CDL, CapitaLand, or GuocoLand — a factor that may affect resale liquidity compared to developer-branded competitors.

For families with school-age children (especially those targeting Nan Hua Primary), NUS academics and staff, and buyers who value the Clementi ecosystem over a brand-new build, The TriLinq is a strong proposition. The upcoming CRL interchange at Clementi is a genuine catalyst for medium-term appreciation. Buy for the location and the schools; accept that the building itself is solid but not exceptional.