Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
Eugene Lim, major executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the apartments at Berlayar Residences are likely to be identified as Prime, given their area in a fully grown estate and distance to key central places. He determines costs of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could start at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the rise in aid clawback rates presented in the July 2025 BTO release, we ought to anticipate a clawback rate of around 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he includes.
The new Berlayar estate will discover about 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is more than the 6,000 housing project units previously released for the estate, which is situated at the site of the former Keppel Club.
Several 20% of the site, or approximately 10ha, are going to be alloted for green spots. Four green corridors, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave with the estate, supplying recreational areas for residents while additionally promoting eco-friendly connection in between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar will be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more residents with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the shore.
The initial Build-To-Order (BTO) plan at Berlayar will be launched for purchase next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will present 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will additionally be 200 public rental flats.
In addition, Berlayar is going to be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, states HDB.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the increase in planned housing follows detailed preparation research studies on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to produce about 10,000 brand-new homes.
Lim foresees the apartments obtaining a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, including Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application rate. “We can anticipate this demand proceeding in October, particularly as unsuccessful customers for Alexandra Peaks might try their good luck with one more Bukit Merah project.”
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is prepared as an extension of Bukit Merah town and notes the beginning of the makeover of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, that indicates “cruising” in Malay, commemorates the location’s sites and maritime heritage.
He likewise forecasts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence can verify popular amongst single applicants. “Because of its special place, which combines city-fringe comfort with a coastal sight, it might end up being a prominent option for singles, that may discover the location matches their way of lives.”
