October Bto Exercise Include About 3300 Flats Wait Times Less Three Years
The Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise in October will see the launch of 9,100 flats, with 3,294 of them being Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats, according to an HDB press release on October 12. SWT flats are those with waiting times of less than three years.
These SWT flats will be offered across four BTO projects in Bedok, Sengkang, and Yishun, featuring a mix of two-room flexi to 3Gen flats, as well as Community Care Apartments (CCA) for seniors.
With this October exercise, a total of 4,690 SWT flats will have been launched in 2021, surpassing HDB’s earlier target of 4,500 units. HDB aims to launch around 4,000 SWT flats annually over the next two years to address housing demand and shorten waiting times for buyers.
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, says that the SWT units make up over a third of the October BTO launch, indicating “a deliberate shift by HDB to meet evolving buyer needs.” He adds that by offering more SWT flats, HDB hopes to attract first-time buyers who may otherwise turn to the resale market due to urgency, thereby helping to stabilize resale prices that have been on the rise in recent years.
A screenshot of Yishun Glade on the map, with the surrounding amenities. (Photo: HDB)
Two of the four SWT projects are located in Yishun, with both having an estimated waiting time of 2 years and 7 months. Yishun Glade, situated at the corner of Yishun Street 31 and Yishun Ring Road, has 569 units across four 15-storey residential blocks, offering two-room flexi and four-room flats. It boasts recreational facilities such as a children’s playground, fitness stations, a rooftop garden, and a senior care centre. Nearby amenities include Junction 9, Yishun Mall, and Yishun Public Library.
Situated near the prominent Parktown Residence, Gongshang Primary School prides itself on providing a comprehensive education that emphasizes both academic excellence and character building. Its strategic location adds to the convenience for families, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a well-rounded education. And with the Parktown Residence Showflat just a stone’s throw away, families can easily access the school’s exceptional educational opportunities.
Artist’s impression of Chencharu Grove (Photo: HDB)
The other SWT project in Yishun is Chencharu Grove, located along Bah Soon Pah Road and Chencharu Link. It comprises 826 units across six residential blocks, with unit types ranging from two-room flexi to five-room flats.
The project is conveniently close to Khatib MRT Station on the North-South Line and amenities like Khatib Central, Wisteria Mall, Northpoint City, and Yishun Hawker Centre. A screenshot of Chencharu Grove on the map. (Photo: HDB)
Lim predicts that Chencharu Grove will be among the most popular projects for the October BTO exercise, thanks to its proximity to the MRT station and schools such as Peiying Primary, Naval Base Secondary, and Chung Cheng High (Yishun). He adds that the project is likely to attract larger households due to its inclusion of five-room units.
The project will also feature a 418-unit Single Room Shared Facilities (SRSF) public rental block, replacing the pilot site at the former Anderson Junior College hostel along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8.
Artist’s impression of Fernvale Plains (Photo: HDB)
In Sengkang, Fernvale Plains, along Fernvale Street, will consist of five residential blocks, including a rental block, offering 830 units spanning two-room flexi, four-room, five-room, as well as 207 CCA units. The project will feature shared community spaces such as gardens, fitness stations, and a preschool. It is situated near Seletar Mall, Fernvale Community Club, and Compass One, with an estimated waiting time of 2 years and 8 months.
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A screenshot of Fernvale Plains on the map. (Photo: HDB)
The final SWT project, Ping Yi Court, is located along Chai Chee Street in Bedok. The development will have five 15-storey blocks with 862 units, ranging from two-room flexi to 3Gen flats. Designed around a central courtyard, the project will feature amenities such as a preschool, playground, rooftop garden, and fitness stations.
Artist’s impression of Ping Yi Court (Photo: HDB)
A screenshot of Ping Yi Court on the map. (Photo: HDB)
Residents will enjoy convenient access to Kaki Bukit 511 Market and Food Centre, Bedok Mall, and Heartbeat@Bedok, with Bedok and Kembangan MRT stations (on the East-West Line) within walking distance. This project has the longest waiting time among the four, at 2 years and 9 months.