February 2024 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit The February 2024 BTO launch is the first of the year, with 4,126 units to select from 7 projects in different estates (Bedok, Choa Chu Kang, Hougang, Punggol, Queenstown, and Woodlands). Just one project this time will be under the… 21 Feb 2024 by Sean 40 min read 0
The Downside Of Buying A BTO Flat In Singapore: 4 Lesser-Known Challenges Of The 5-Year MOP Many Singaporeans are aware of the main drawback of the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP): ask around, and the most common response it’s “Oh, you can’t sell or rent out so you’re sort of losing money.” While that is one of… 23 Jan 2024 by Ryan J 6 min read 2
We Review The Feb 2024 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Bedok, Hougang, Punggol, Woodlands, Choa Chu Kang) The February 2024 BTO launch will see 4,100 flats, with the biggest highlight being the now-redeveloped Tanglin Halt. This iconic location will even feature an integrated development, so it’s quite clear where the spotlight will be. All in, there are… 16 Dec 2023 7 min read 1
December 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit If you’ve been on the lookout for a BTO, Christmas has come early for you with the launch of the December 2023 BTO (most analysts have also mentioned the possibility of reduced demand). There’s a total of 6,057 units on… 6 Dec 2023 43 min read 0
December 2023 BTO Launch: An Overview Of The 6,057 Units On Offer The December 2023 BTO launch is out featuring over 6,000 units, and has mixed in some of the most desirable mature neighbourhoods (although that term is officially obsolete). In total, there are 8 projects that buyers can choose from – two… 5 Dec 2023 7 min read 0
We Rank The Most Profitable BTO Flats Of All Time In Singapore: Here’s How Much They Made While it’s common knowledge among Singaporeans that BTO flats can be profitable, the burning question often is: just how much? While some standout properties like the Pinnacle @ Duxton boast exceptional returns, how do the majority really fare? In this… 12 Oct 2023 2 min read 0
October 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit For those who’ve been used to the timely launches, it might seem a little strange (or surprising) to see an October BTO launch. This time, HDB has launched 6,800 BTO flats across four key areas: Choa Chu Kang, Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown,… 4 Oct 2023 33 min read 3
Most Profitable BTOs In 2023: These “Ulu” BTOs In The North Made Almost 3x For Its Owners When is a resale flat at its peak? To most buyers, this is the five-year mark: a flat that’s sold as soon as it reaches the Minimum Occupancy Period (MOP). These flats are the newest possible HDB resale flats you… 9 Sep 2023 3 min read 1
We Review The August 2023 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Tengah, Kallang/Whampoa, Choa Chu Kang) Another August, another BTO launch; but this time with a twist: this is the first launch where new rules involving first-timers will be in effect. If you win the ballot but don’t turn up for flat selection, you’ll be kicked… 19 Jul 2023 6 min read 0
5,000 New HDB Flats At Mount Pleasant: Should You Wait For This Heritage Site Transformation? It’s probably not a coincidence that, with the Ridout Road Black & White bungalows seeing so much drama, the Mt. Pleasant site has come up again. Originally mentioned by HDB back in 2021, this upcoming site isn’t just centrally located:… 15 Jul 2023 6 min read 0
May 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit BTO launches are always an exciting time for homeowners, and this latest May 2023 BTO launch is no different. There are more units launched this time as compared to the previous February 2023 BTO launch, and we’re looking at 5,495… 30 May 2023 28 min read 1
We Review The May 2023 BTO Launch Sites (Serangoon, Bedok, Kallang/Whampoa, Tengah) It’s almost time for the next crop of BTO flats to be launched. The last of which was in Feb 2023, with a total of 4,428 flats. This time around for the May 2023 BTO launch, three of the four… 11 Apr 2023 6 min read 2
Should You Forfeit Your BTO Selection? 5 Things To Consider First Before Doing So With the new rules on backing out at BTO selection, we’ve begun to hear more of this question lately. Some buyers may end up between the proverbial rock and a hard place: should you be uncomfortable for many years in… 14 Mar 2023 6 min read 0
February 2023 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit It’s that time of the year again – the first HDB BTO launch of 2023! Some people may be surprised at the size of this launch, as with 4,428 flats, it is nearly half the 9,655 Build-To-Order flats launched at… 28 Feb 2023 27 min read 0
We Review The February 2023 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Kallang/Whampoa, Jurong West, Tengah) With housing demand still at a peak, we expect fierce competition for this year’s BTO applications. This will be intensified by bank loan rates soaring, and some buyers perhaps reconsidering their decisions to buy an EC or a pricier resale… 4 Jan 2023 6 min read 0
November 2022 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit Homeowners rejoice – the November 2022 BTO launch has just been announced. It’s clear from the news that HDB is trying to address the concerns of Singaporeans who are in need of a home. From news pieces like 2,000 new… 23 Nov 2022 54 min read 3
Has BTO Supply Been Keeping Up With Application Rates? Here’s A Look At The Data It was on April 2001 that the Built-To-Order (BTO) system was first launched, with the pilot scheme offering 2,500 new flats at 4 sites in Sengkang and Sembawang. This was done to replace the old Registration for Flats System (RFS),… 11 Nov 2022 5 min read 0
November 2022 BTO Launch Overview: 9,540 Units On Offer At Queenstown, Kallang/Whampoa, Bukit Batok, Tengah, Yishun HDB has ramped up production as promised, and this upcoming launch is where we’re starting to see it. There are nine projects across five HDB towns this time around, with about 9,540 units to accommodate rising demand. In bigger news,… 9 Nov 2022 7 min read 0
We Review The November 2022 BTO Launch Sites (Queenstown, Kallang/Whampoa, Bukit Batok, Tengah, Yishun) It’s only been a few days since the August 2022 BTO launch, and while we’ve yet to see the final response, there’s never been a doubt that BTO launches are highly contested. For those who aren’t quite ready this round,… 6 Sep 2022 7 min read 2
August 2022 BTO Launch Review: Ultimate Guide To Choosing The Best Unit It’s that time of the year again – the hotly anticipated August 2022 BTO launch. There will be 4,993 Build To Order (BTO) flats across 7 projects in both mature and non-mature estates (Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Merah, Choa Chu… 30 Aug 2022 36 min read 1