Singapore’s housing landscape is taking another big step forward — with HDB launching 9,144 new BTO flats across eight towns, including two entirely new estates: Mount Pleasant and Berlayar.
These new precincts mark significant milestones in the ongoing effort to diversify public housing options and bring new vibrancy to historically limited central and southern areas.
For homeowners and upgraders, this launch represents more than just new homes — it’s a glimpse into how the new Prime, Plus, and Standard flat models are shaping Singapore’s public housing future, balancing affordability, inclusivity, and long-term value sustainability.
🏙️ Infographic: Key Highlights of October 2025 BTO Launch
📍 New Estates Introduced
- Mount Pleasant Crest (Toa Payoh): 1,350 units (2R Flexi to 4R), plus 270 rental flats
- Berlayar Residences (Bukit Merah): 870 units near Telok Blangah & Labrador MRTs
🏗️ Estate Overview
- Total flats launched: 9,144 units across 10 projects
- Locations: Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Jurong East, Sengkang, Toa Payoh, Yishun
- Blocks: 19–46 storeys high
💰 Pricing (without grants)
- Mount Pleasant Crest:
- 2R Flexi: S$209K–S$373K
- 3R: S$411K–S$552K
- 4R: S$558K–S$787K
- Berlayar Residences:
- 2R Flexi: S$218K–S$369K
- 3R: S$420K–S$562K
- 4R: S$578K–S$788K
🧾 Subsidy Clawback (Prime/Plus Model)
- Berlayar Residences (Prime): 14% — highest to date
- Mount Pleasant Crest / Redhill Peaks (Prime): 12%
- Bishan Terraces: 10%
- Oak Ville @ AMK (Plus): 7%
⌛ Waiting Times
- Berlayar Residences: ~4 years 8 months
- Mount Pleasant Crest: ~4 years 11 months
- Shorter wait (<3 years): Bedok, Sengkang & Yishun (Chencharu Grove, Yishun Glade, Fernvale Plains)
👨👩👧 Family-Centric Updates
- New Family Care Scheme allows singles and parents to apply jointly for priority
- Encourages multigenerational living under the same project
💬 Commentary
With both Mount Pleasant and Berlayar making their BTO debut, we’re witnessing a strategic shift — bringing HDB living closer to the city core and southern coastline.
These launches cater to diverse demographics: families seeking central accessibility, young couples looking for quicker completion, and seniors benefiting from community care apartments.
The Prime and Plus classification also reflects HDB’s evolving approach — rewarding long-term commitment to community stability while maintaining fairness in resale pricing. For buyers, it’s crucial to assess not only price but also tenure, MOP, and potential future value stability.
✅ Summary Highlights
✅ 9,144 flats launched across 10 projects in 8 towns
✅ New estates: Mount Pleasant (Toa Payoh) and Berlayar (Bukit Merah)
✅ Record 14% subsidy clawback for Berlayar Residences under Prime classification
✅ Family Care Scheme expanded to include singles applying with parents
✅ Shorter wait times (<3 years) in Bedok, Sengkang & Yishun projects
If you’d like to explore these new estates or need advice on comparing Prime, Plus, and Standard flat options — reach out for personalised guidance and location insights.