Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the surge in projected housing adheres to in-depth preparation research studies on the 48ha site. Consisting of private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to generate about 10,000 brand-new homes.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) venture at Berlayar will be introduced for sale next month as element of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room apartments. There will furthermore be 200 public rental apartments.
Some 20% of the site, or up to 10ha, will be alloted for environment-friendly areas. Four green passages, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, providing recreational locations for locals while also promoting eco-friendly connectivity in between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar are going to be designed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more residents with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the coastline.
Eugene Lim, major executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes the flats at Berlayar Residences are most likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and closeness to key central places. He estimates rates of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could begin at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 prior to grants. “With the increase in aid clawback rates presented in the July 2025 BTO launch, we ought to anticipate a clawback price of around 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he includes.
He likewise predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence can confirm prominent among single applicants. “Due to its unique place, which integrates city-fringe benefit with a seaside sight, it can become a preferred selection for singles, who might find the location fits their lifestyles.”
Lim foresees the apartments receiving a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application price. “We can expect this request proceeding in October, especially as not successful applicants for Alexandra Peaks may attempt their luck with one more Bukit Merah project.”
The all new Berlayar estate will see around 7,000 HDB flats constructed in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 housing project units formerly publicized for the estate, that is located at the site of the previous Keppel Club.
Additionally, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes will be inside a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an expansion of Bukit Merah community and marks the start of the makeover of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s title, that means “cruising” in Malay, commemorates the area’s landmarks and maritime heritage.
