Location guide · Updated October 2026
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No project has changed how people talk about JB property as much as the RTS Link. Here is what it actually is, and the questions I ask before recommending anything “near the RTS”.
The RTS Link in brief
| Route | Bukit Chagar (Johor Bahru) to Woodlands North (Singapore) |
| Length and ride time | About 4 km, roughly 5 minutes |
| Capacity | Up to 10,000 passengers an hour in each direction at peak |
| Immigration | Co-located checkpoints: you clear both countries where you board |
| Singapore connection | Links to the Thomson–East Coast MRT line at Woodlands North |
| Target opening | February 2027 (moved from January 2027; announced 2 October 2026) |
Who benefits most
- Daily commuters to Singapore, and landlords renting to them, gain the most from a short, predictable crossing.
- Weekend and part-time residents from Singapore benefit from easier trips.
- Families, retirees and long-term investors may care more about schools, space, healthcare or price than about the station.
Questions to ask about any “near the RTS” project
- How near, really? Is it a walk to Bukit Chagar station, or a drive and a car park? Brochures often say “near” for both.
- How much new supply is coming? Many projects are selling the same story. Tenants and future buyers will have plenty of choice.
- How much of the price is the RTS premium? Compare the price per square foot with similar projects a little further away.
- Can a foreigner buy it? Check the price floor and the project’s foreign quota before you get attached.
- What happens if opening is delayed? Make sure the numbers still work without the RTS for the first year or two.
The RTS Link is a real improvement for cross-border life. But the best location is the one that fits who will live in the property, not the one closest to a station. Read more: Should you only buy near the checkpoint? · Minimum price and foreign quota · JB property for Singaporean buyers · Latest news: RTS Link 2026 update (opening date, fares, access)
Looking at a project near the RTS? Send me the name and I will tell you what I know, including the parts that count against it.
Source: LTA: Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link. General information, not financial advice. By Jason Lim (REN 84424, IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6).
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