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 expansion of Bukit Merah town and notes the start of the change of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s title, that signifies “cruising” in Malay, commemorates the area’s sites and maritime heritage.
Lim anticipates the apartments receiving a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah introduced in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, viewed a healthy application rate. “We can expect this request proceeding in October, particularly as not successful applicants for Alexandra Peaks might try their good luck with an additional Bukit Merah project.”
The initial Build-To-Order (BTO) plan at Berlayar will be released for sale next month as section of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room apartments. There will furthermore be 200 public rental apartments.
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Some 20% of the site, or as much as 10ha, are going to be reserved for eco-friendly spots. 4 green hallways, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, providing leisure areas for homeowners while also promoting eco-friendly connection in between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar will be created with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more locals with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
In addition, Berlayar is going to be a car-lite property, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes are going to be inside a 10-minute stroll from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
He also forecasts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence might prove popular among single applicants. “Because of its distinct place, that integrates city-fringe convenience with a coastal viewpoint, it might come to be a preferred selection for singles, who may find the location matches their way of livings.”
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the apartments at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their area in a mature estate and distance to key central places. He estimates prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can begin at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the rise in subsidy clawback prices introduced in the July 2025 BTO launch, we need to anticipate a clawback rate of around 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he includes.
The new Berlayar estate will discover around 7,000 HDB flats constructed in the coming years. This is greater than the 6,000 housing project units previously publicized for the estate, that is situated at the site of the former Keppel Club.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the rise in planned housing complies with comprehensive preparation researches on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to produce around 10,000 brand-new homes.
