Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an extension of Bukit Merah community and marks the begin of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, that means “sailing” in Malay, commemorates the location’s landmarks and maritime heritage.
Some 20% of the site, or up to 10ha, are going to be set aside for eco-friendly spaces. 4 green passages, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, supplying recreational locations for locals while additionally facilitating ecological connection in between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar will be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more residents with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coastline.
In addition, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes are going to be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the apartments at Berlayar Residences are most likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and closeness to key main places. He estimates prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can start at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the increase in subsidy clawback prices introduced in the July 2025 BTO start, we ought to anticipate a clawback price of approximately 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
Lim foresees the flats obtaining a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah introduced in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, observed a healthy application rate. “We can expect this interest continuing in October, especially as not successful applicants for Alexandra Peaks may attempt their luck with an additional Bukit Merah project.”
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) plan at Berlayar will be released for sale next month as element of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to present 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will also be 200 public rental apartments.
The new Berlayar estate will watch around 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 public housing units previously announced for the estate, which is located at the site of the former Keppel Club.
He likewise anticipates two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could confirm popular among single candidates. “Because of its distinct place, which integrates city-fringe convenience with a coastal viewpoint, it might become a popular choice for singles, that might find the place fits their lifestyles.”
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the surge in projected real estate follows thorough planning researches on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is expected to produce around 10,000 brand-new homes.
