Latest: February 2025 BTO and SBF Sales Launch is now open for applications. You have until 17 February 2025, Monday, 11.59 pm to apply.
In the first BTO sales launch of the year in February 2025, HDB is offering about 5,032 BTO flats in 5 projects across Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands and Yishun.
About 80% of the flats will have waiting times of 4 years or less. Of these, 1,531 BTO flats in Chencharu Vines and Chencharu Green in Yishun will have even shorter waiting times of just over 3 years, at 37 and 38 months respectively.
Those who are looking forward to apply for a flat at the February 2025 BTO sales launch will also have the option to select a home from the largest-ever Sales of Balance Flat (SBF) exercise – offering 5,590 previously unsold BTO flats across various towns and estates. 4 in 10 of these SBF flats are already completed.
While the BTO flats launched in February 2025 will be under the new flat classification framework, Standard, Plus or Prime, SBF flats that were launched before the October 2024 sales launch will still be under the old mature and non-mature classification.
On the back of tighter restrictions for non-selection of BTO flats, the number of applicants who did not book a flat has dropped from 40% to about 19% over the previous 3 completed BTO sales exercises. That’s why, from the February 2025 BTO sales launch, HDB will only shortlist up to 200% of the total flat supply instead of up to 300% previously.
This will allow HDB to serve shortlisted applicants faster and allow those who do not get a queue number to make housing arrangements earlier, including applying for the following BTO/SBF sales exercise.
#1 Kallang/Whampoa
Project: Tanjong Rhu Parc Front
Project Classification: Prime Project (Subsidy recovery: 9%)
Est. Waiting Time: 48 months
Flats on offer: 812
| Flat Types | Number Of Units | Est. Floor Area | Price Range |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 1) | 58 | 39 sqm | 99-years: $211,000 to $286,000 Short Leases: $71,000 to $172,000 |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 2) | 203 | 49 sqm | 99-years: $275,000 to $364,000 Short Leases: $92,000 to $218,000 |
| 3-room | 87 | 66 sqm | $399,000 to $519,000 |
| 4-room | 464 | 90 sqm | $548,000 to $727,000 |
This will be a highly valued development built within a primarily private residential enclave. Residents here may have stunning views of either East Coast Park and the sea or overlooking the Geylang River and the National Stadium.
Nearby, the Singapore Sports Hub, including the National Stadium, Singapore Indoor Stadium, and Kallang Wave Mall, will be just a short distance away. Just across the road, residents will also have the Singapore Swimming Club – a recreational club – a short distance away.
This development will also enjoy great connectivity with the Tanjong Rhu MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast (TEL) line very close by. Within a short walking distance, residents can also access the Stadium MRT station on the Circle Line (CCL).
While this is a new HDB development site, those moving into this estate will have neighbours from at least 2 other recent HDB projects (launched during the June 2024 BTO sales launch). This means amenities, such as pre-school, supermarkets and eating houses, may be up and running. A short walk away is also Kallang Leisure Mall.
Dunman High School is a stone’s throw away from the development. The nearest primary schools are Geylang Methodist School, Kong Hwa School and Tanjong Katong Primary School, approximately 1km to 2 km away.
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#2 Queenstown
Project: Stirling Horizon
Project Classification: Plus Project (Subsidy recovery: 8%)
Est. Waiting Time: 55 months
Flats on offer: 1,126
| Flat Types | Number Of Units | Est. Floor Area | Price Range |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 1) | 118 | 40 sqm | 99-years: $224,000 to $298,000 Short Leases: $75,000 to $178,000 |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 2) | 341 | 48 sqm | 99-years: $266,000 to $365,000 Short Leases: $89,000 to $218,000 |
| 3-room | 81 | 66 sqm | $408,000 to $529,000 |
| 4-room | 586 | 89 sqm | $554,000 to $749,000 |
Nestled close to the retail hub in Alexandra, including IKEA, Anchorpoint, Alexandra Central and Queensway Shopping Centre, this project will be another highly sought after housing development. This project is likely to be a Prime project.
Residents can enjoy the greenery of the Rail Corridor nearby the HDB development, as well as excellent connectivity with the Queenstown MRT station.
Families with children have several schooling options for secondary schools, including Queensways Secondary School, Queenstown Secondary School, Bukit Merah Secondary School, Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) and Algo-Chinese School (Independent). Nearby primary schools include the Queenstown Primary School and New Town Primary School.
#3 Woodlands
Project: Woodlands North Verge
Project Classification: Standard Project
Est. Waiting Time: 47/48 months
Flats on offer: 1,563
| Flat Types | Number Of Units | Est. Floor Area | Price Range |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 1) | 67 | 40 sqm | 99-years: $140,000 to $204,000 Short Leases: $47,000 to $122,000 |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 2) | 268 | 48 sqm | 99-years: $166,000 to $251,000 Short Leases: $56,000 to $150,000 |
| 3-room | 85 | 69 sqm | $275,000 to $363,000 |
| 4-room | 608 | 93-96 sqm | $365,000 to $528,000 |
| 5-room | 535 | 113 to 116 sqm | $486,000 to $661,000 |
Located near the Woodlands Checkpoint, this development will have good access and views of Johor Bahru – giving residents a first-hand look at the traffic conditions!
Surrounded by existing HDB developments, residents have access to dining options and supermarket. With newer HDB blocks also in the works, future residents will have a wider range of facilities to look forward to including an eating house, restaurants, shops and pre-school.
The nearest primary schools, Fuchun Primary School, Marsiling Primary School, Qihua Primary School and Si Ling Primary School, are 1km to 2km away.
#4 Yishun
Project: Chencharu Vines
Project Classification: Standard Project
Est. Waiting Time: 37 months
Flats on offer: 848
| Flat Types | Number Of Units | Est. Floor Area | Price Range |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 1) | 39 | 38 sqm | 99-years: $108,000 t0 $135,000 Short Leases: $36,000 to $81,000 |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 2) | 152 | 48 sqm | 99-years: $144,000 to $179,000 Short Leases: $48,000 to $107,000 |
| 3-room | 90 | 69 sqm | $245,000 to $295,000 |
| 4-room | 305 | 93-94 sqm | $316,000 to $380,000 |
| 5-room | 262 | 113-114 sqm | $447,000 to $523,000 |
This project is adjacent to the 5th BTO project, which is also in Yishun. More information on the projects below.
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#5 Yishun
Project: Chencharu Green
Project Classification: Standard Project
Est. Waiting Time: 38 months
Flats on offer: 683
| Flat Types | Number Of Units | Est. Floor Area | Price Range |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 1) | 41 | 38 sqm | 99-years: $110,000 to $137,000 Short Leases: $37,000 to $82,000 |
| 2-room Flexi (Type 2) | 124 | 48 sqm | 99-years: $150,000 to $181,000 Short Leases: $50,000 to $108,000 |
| 4-room | 271 | 94 sqm | $324,000 to $395,000 |
| 5-room | 247 | 114 sqm | $453,000 to $533,000 |
Located along Sembawang Road and opposite Sembawang Country Club in Yishun, this BTO project will be in the Chencharu estate. In total, this estate will house around 10,000 flats.
While residents have amenities nearby, including an eating house, shops, minimart pre-school and a senior-care centre, they would have to travel to the nearest Khatib MRT station via public buses.
Nearby, residents have the Peiying Primary School, Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Jiemin Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, and Northland Primary School within 1km to 2km.
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