Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
Some 20% of the site, or approximately 10ha, are going to be set aside for green spaces. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave with the estate, supplying leisure areas for citizens while in addition facilitating environmental connection in between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar are going to be created with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more locals with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the shore.
He additionally anticipates two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence can prove popular among single applicants. “Due to its one-of-a-kind place, that integrates city-fringe ease with a seaside view, it might come to be a prominent selection for singles, that may find the site fits their lifestyles.”
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the rise in planned real estate adheres to comprehensive preparation research studies on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to produce about 10,000 brand-new homes.
Lim foresees the flats receiving a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah introduced in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, observed a healthy application price. “We can anticipate this interest proceeding in October, specifically as unsuccessful customers for Alexandra Peaks may try their luck with another Bukit Merah project.”
The initial Build-To-Order (BTO) plan at Berlayar will be launched for purchase next month as element of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will additionally be 200 public rental apartments.
Furthermore, Berlayar is going to be a car-lite property, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, claims HDB.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is intended as an extension of Bukit Merah community and marks the beginning of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, which indicates “cruising” in Malay, pays tribute to the area’s sites and maritime heritage.
The new Berlayar estate will discover about 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 housing project units formerly announced for the estate, which is found at the site of the former Keppel Club.
Eugene Lim, major executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the flats at Berlayar Residences are most likely to be categorized as Prime, given their area in a mature estate and proximity to key main locations. He determines costs of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could start at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 prior to grants. “With the increase in aid clawback rates presented in the July 2025 BTO release, we need to expect a clawback rate of approximately 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
