The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is set to launch 3,300 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats with waiting times under three years this October, located across Bedok, Sengkang, and Yishun.
These projects make up over a third of the 9,100 units to be launched during the sales exercise. Unit types range from two-room flexi flats to three-generation homes, including assisted living options and community care apartments designed for seniors.
HDB noted that this will bring the total shorter-wait launches in 2025 to 4,690 units, surpassing the initial target of 4,500. Moving forward, 4,000 such flats will continue to be launched each year in 2026 and 2027 — a strong signal of the government’s intent to shorten waiting times for new homeowners.
💬 Commentary: A Faster Route to Homeownership
For many Singaporeans, long BTO waiting times have often been a challenge, especially for first-time buyers and young families.
This new slate of shorter-wait projects — some as soon as two years and seven months — offers buyers quicker access to their homes without compromising on design or amenities.
Notably, the new projects introduce progressive housing concepts, including Single Room Shared Facilities at Yishun’s Chencharu Grove and Community Care Apartments at Sengkang’s Fernvale Plains, catering to both singles and seniors — reflecting HDB’s evolving approach toward inclusive, community-oriented living.
🏡 Infographic — Key Highlights by Project
🏙️ Yishun (Chencharu Grove & Yishun Glade)
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📍 Chencharu Grove (826 units) – Two-room flexi to five-room flats across six blocks
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Includes 418 Single Room Shared Facilities for singles with shared amenities
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Features communal garden, pre-school, fitness areas, and greenery-rich design
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Near Khatib Central, Northpoint City, and future mixed-use development
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📍 Yishun Glade (569 units) – Two-room flexi and four-room flats
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Includes rooftop gardens, therapeutic garden, and senior care centre
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Close to Junction 9 and Yishun Pond Park
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🌿 Sengkang (Fernvale Plains)
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🏗️ 830 two-room flexi, four-, and five-room flats
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🏡 Includes 207 Community Care Apartments for seniors with health and support services
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🌳 Rooftop garden, playgrounds, and fitness stations
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🚉 Near Kupang LRT Station
🌇 Bedok (Ping Yi Court)
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🏢 862 units — Two-room flexi to three-generation flats
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🏘️ Courtyard-style layout fostering community bonding
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🛍️ Near Kaki Bukit 511 Market, Bedok Mall, Heartbeat@Bedok
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🚉 Approx. 1.5km from Kembangan and Bedok MRT
✅ Summary Highlights
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✅ 3,300 new flats with shorter waiting times (<3 years) launching in October 2025.
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✅ Spread across Bedok, Sengkang, and Yishun, offering diverse unit types and new concepts.
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✅ Chencharu Grove introduces new single-tenant shared facilities.
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✅ Fernvale Plains features community care apartments for seniors.
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✅ Ping Yi Court brings communal courtyard design to mature Bedok estate.
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✅ HDB exceeds its 2025 goal with 4,690 shorter-wait units launched to date.
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✅ Future pipeline: 4,000 shorter-wait flats annually through 2026 and 2027.
📞 Call to Action
Looking to secure a new home sooner without the long wait?
Reach out today to learn more about the October BTO exercise, eligibility, and how these new shorter-wait projects can fit your family’s timeline.