You know you’re officially #adulting when you start thinking of retirement.
Or getting a place of your own.
While all of us wouldn’t mind living in a glorious mansion.
Most of us are probably looking at something a little more accessible… like an HDB BTO flat.
Well… if you’re in the market for one, the upcoming HDB BTO launch in February 2021 will feature 4 estates: Bukit Batok (Non-Mature Estate), Tengah (Non-Mature Estate), Kallang/ Whampoa (Mature Estate), and Toa Payoh Bidadari (Mature Estate).
“What are my chances like,” you ask?
There’s a total of 7 projects to choose from and 3,740 new flats available (including Community Care Apartments).
Now, let’s have a closer look at the HDB BTO Launch for February 2021, shall we?
Note: You can apply online by 10 February 2021 (Wednesday), 11:59pm. Successful applicants will be determined by a computer ballot, and it’s NOT on a first-come, first-served basis!
TL;DR: HDB BTO Launch In February 2021 (Bukit Batok, Tengah, Kallang/ Whampoa, Toa Payoh Bidadari)
HDB BTO Launch February 2021 (Non-Mature Estates)
| HDB BTO February 2022 (Non-Mature) | Parc Flora @ Tengah | Plantation Creek | Grove Spring @ Yishun | Yishun Boardwalk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Type | Non-Mature | |||
| Flats Available | 560 | 713 | 987 | 852 |
| Flat Types Available | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room | 4-Room 5-Room | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room |
| Indicative Price Range (excluding grants) | 2-Room Flexi $132,000 - $182,000 3-Room $231,000 - $273,000 4-Room $322,000 - $403,000 5-Room $428,000 - $525,000 | 4-Room $309,000 - $377,000 5-Room $420,000 - $506,000 | 2-Room Flexi $102,000 - $145,000 3-Room $180,000 - $248,000 4-Room $270,000 - $362,000 5-Room $385,000 - $485,000 | 2-Room Flexi $95,000 - $149,000 3-Room $189,000 - $239,000 4-Room $276,000 - $374,000 5-Room $410,000 - $490,000 |
| Selection Of Flat | April to December 2022 | |||
| Estimated Possession Date | 31 March 2027 | 31 December 2027 | 30 June 2026 | 31 December 2026 |
| Nearest Expressways | Kranji Expressway (KJE) Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) | Seletar Expressway (SLE) | ||
| Nearest Malls | West Mall | Northpoint City | ||
| Nearest MRT Stations | Tengah MRT (opening in 2027) Hong Kah MRT (opening in 2027) Tengah Plantation MRT (opening in 2028) | Yishun MRT | ||
| Nearest Schools (Primary) | Dazhong Primary School Jurong Primary School Princess Elizabeth Primary School Shuqun Primary School | North View Primary School Xishan Primary School |
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| Nearest Schools (Secondary) | Bukit Batok Secondary Dunearn Secondary Fuhua Secondary Hua Yi Secondary Jurongville Secondary Yuhua Secondary | Yishun Town Secondary School Northland Secondary School |
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| Nearest Schools (Others) | Dulwich College Millennia Institute | - | ||
HDB BTO Launch February 2021 (Mature Estates)
- McNair Heights (Kallang/ Whampoa)
- Alkaff Breeze, Bartley GreenRise, and ParkEdge @ Bidadari (Toa Payoh)
| HDB BTO February 2022 (Mature) | Dakota Crest (Geylang) | King George’s Heights (Kallang/Whampoa) |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Type | Mature | Mature |
| Flats Available | 443 | 398 |
| Flat Types Available | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room | 3-Room 4-Room |
| Indicative Price Range (excluding grants) | 2-Room Flexi $205,000 - $315,000 3-Room $352,000 - $456,000 4-Room $522,000 - $688,000 | 3-Room $353,000 - $462,000 4-Room $488,000 - $675,000 |
| Selection Of Flat | April to December 2022 | April to December 2022 |
| Estimated Possession Date | 30 June 2029 | 31 Mar 2029 |
| Nearest Expressways | Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) | Central Expressway (CTE) |
| Nearest Malls | City Plaza | City Square Mall Jalan Besar Plaza Kitchener Complex |
| Nearest MRT Stations | Dakota MRT Mountbatten MRT | Lavender MRT Jalan Besar MRT |
| Nearest Schools (Primary) | Kong Hwa School Tanjong Katong Girls' School | Farrer Park Primary School |
| Nearest Schools (Secondary) | Broadrick Secondary School Tanjong Katong Secondary School | - |
| Nearest Schools (Others) | Mountbatten Vocational School | Northlight School |
HDB BTO Launch February 2021 (Non-Mature Estates)
For non-mature estates, all 3 HDB BTO launches are in the West.
West Hill @ Bukit Batok and Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok
If you’re going with West Hill @ Bukit Batok, there’re 962 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats up for grabs.
Seniors applying for Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok will have 169 units of Community Care Apartments (aka senior-friendly housing with care services) to choose from.
So… What are Community Care Apartments?
The Community Care Apartments are Singapore’s first assisted living public housing and were initially planned for a May 2020 release.
Applicants and their spouse (if any) must be 65 years old and above to apply for one.
And they can choose a lease from between 15 to 35 years — as long as it covers all owners until they are at least 95 years old.
As an estimate, prices for these flats start from $40,000 for a 15-year lease to $65,000 for a 35-year lease.
Note: the Community Care Apartments cannot be resold or rented out, so if the owners do not need the unit anymore, they can return it to HDB and get a refund of the value of the remaining lease
The flats are basically studio apartments with an open layout, moveable partitions, and they all come with senior-friendly fittings such as grab bars and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms with slip-resistant flooring.
They also come with built-in wardrobe, cabinets, and a furnished kitchen so owners can move in immediately.
Just outside of these units will be communal spaces on each level for residents to share meals and participate in group activities.
IMO, the coolest thing about these flats is the fact that it gives seniors who require some care and support, but are still able to and want to live on their own, more living options.
It gives them the social element which is sorely lacking in a lot of current senior housing options.
And creates an environment where their basic needs are taken care of, so they can just chill and hang out with their friends.
The entire development was also built for seniors in mind. In fact, it will feature a:
- activity centre
- community garden
- fitness station
- hawker centre
- precinct pavilion (for activities)
- strolling paths
As a resident of these flats, you’ll also have to pick up a mandatory Basic Service Package ($22,000 for a 15-year lease) which includes:
- 24-hour emergency monitoring and response service
- basic health checks
- simple home fixes
- activities at communal spaces organised by an onsite community manager
If you’d like, you can also pay to add-on other useful services like:
- housekeeping
- home personal care service
- laundry
- meal delivery
- medical escort and transport
- shared caregiving service for assistance with activities of daily leaving eg. moving around, getting in and out of bed or a wheelchair, showering, dressing, toileting and feeding, medical reminders and assistance with simple errands
How Much Will the West Hill @ Bukit Batok and Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The most recent (and nearest) HDB BTO launch in Bukit Batok was the West Scape HDB BTO launch in August 2017.
West Hill @ Bukit Batok is right across Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 — when the extension to the road is eventually built, of course.
The subscription rate for a 4-Room flat for West Scape @ Bukit Batok was a very reasonable 2.3 (read: about 2 applicants were vying for one 4-Room flat).
If you’re wondering why it’s so low, it’s probably because it’s in an area where there aren’t that many amenities located within the immediate vicinity.
Think of it as a developing town which will eventually see its full potential a couple of years down the road.
The indicative price range for a 4-Room flat during the West Scape HDB BTO launch in August 2017 was between $265,000 to $321,000 (excluding grants).
So… what’s the starting price for a 4-Room HDB BTO in West Hill?
A pretty reasonable $260,000 (excluding grants).
For the Community Care Apartments in Harmony Hill, they’ll start from $52,000 (excluding grants).
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- West Mall
When I say near, it’s actually about a 10 to 15-minutes walk away.
So you’ll probably want to take a bus or cycle (if you have a bicycle) there instead.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Bukit Gombak MRT (NS3)
Unfortunately, the nearest MRT station is ALSO about a 10 to 15-minutes walk away.
Primary Schools Within 1km?
For parents looking to send their kids to a school of their choice.
Primary schools within 1km include:
- Dazhong Primary School
- St. Anthony’s Primary School
Feel free to use Singapore Land Authority’s OneMap School Query service if you prefer to see it for yourself.
Primary Schools Within 1 to 2km?
Primary schools within 1 to 2km include:
- Bukit View Primary School
- Chua Chu Kang Primary School
- Jurong Primary School
- Lianhua Primary School
- Princess Elizabeth Primary School
- Yuhua Primary School
What Are The Other Nearest Schools?
Other nearby schools include:
- Bukit Batok Secondary
- Bukit View Secondary School
- Dulwich College
- Dunearn Secondary
- Hillgrove Secondary
- Millennia Institute
- Swiss Cottage Secondary
Parc Woods @ Tengah
Located within the borders of the upcoming Tengah Town and bounded by Tengah Drive and Tengah Boulevard.
You can choose from 767 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, and 4-Room flats available for booking during the Tengah HDB BTO launch in February 2021.
How Much Will the Parc Woods @ Tengah HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The most recent HDB BTO launch in the vicinity of Parc Woods would be Parc Residences, which was part of the HDB BTO launch in August 2020.
Here’s a look at the indicative prices for Tengah BTOs since 2019 till now:
| Tengah BTO | Indicative Price Nov 2021 | Indicative Price May 2021 | Indicative Price Feb 2021 (excl grants) | Indicative Price November 2020 (excl grants) | Indicative Price August 2020 (excl grants) | Indicative Price Nov 2019 (excl grants) | Indicative Price May 2019 (excl grants) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Room Flexi | $119,000 - $157,000 (Type 1) $142,000 - $190,000 (Type 2) | $113,000 - $137,000 (Type 1) $132,000 - $167,000 (Type 2) | $101,000 - $144,000 | $108,000 - $150,000 | $108,000 - $157,000 | $110,000 - $167,000 | From $106,000 |
| 3-Room | $194,000 - $257,000 | Not available | $175,000 - $221,000 | $194,000 - $233,000 | $198,000 - $248,000 | $208,000 - $256,000 | From $192,000 |
| 4-Room | $312,000 - $390,000 | $299,000 - $359,000 | $260,000 - $334,000 | $288,000 - $366,000 | $303,000 - $364,000 | $302,000 - $381,000 | From $309,000 |
| 5-Room | $428,000 - $519,000 | $505,000 - $608,000 | Not available | $394,000 - $487,000 | $418,000 - $489,000 | $409,000 - $510,000 | From $415,000 |
| 3Gen | Not available | Not available | Not available | $442,000 - $504,000 | Not available |
You’ll notice that prices have remained pretty constant, and have actually dropped for this February 2021’s launch.
With a 4-Room HDB BTO flat in Parc Woods starting from $298,000 (excluding grants).
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- West Mall
Like the Bukit Batok HDB BTO Launch, the closest shopping mall to serve your shopping and dining needs would be West Mall.
Until they decide to build a new shopping mall as well as other amenities and facilities in Tengah Town.
Which I’m pretty sure that they will.
Hopefully, they’ll be up in time for when you finally move into Tengah.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Hong Kah MRT (JS4) [note: will be completed in 2026]
- Tengah Plantation MRT (JE1) [note: will be completed in 2027]
Primary Schools Within 1km?
Since Tengah Town is still a work in progress…
We’ll have to wait and see if there’re any schools that will be constructed within the immediate vicinity of this particular HDB BTO project.
Primary Schools Within 1 to 2km?
Primary schools within 1 to 2km include:
- Dazhong Primary School
- Jurong Primary School
- Princess Elizabeth Primary School
- Shuqun Primary School
What Are The Other Nearest Schools?
Other nearby schools include:
- Bukit Batok Secondary
- Dulwich College
- Dunearn Secondary
- Fuhua Secondary
- Hua Yi Secondary
- Jurongville Secondary
- Millennia Institute
- Yuhua Secondary
HDB BTO Launch February 2021 (Mature Estates)
For mature estates, all of the HDB BTO launches will be in the central region of Singapore.
McNair Heights (Kallang/ Whampoa)
There will be 626 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, and 4-Room flats available for booking.
How Much Will the McNair Heights HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The last time we had an HDB BTO launch in Kallang/ Whampoa area was the Kempas Residences HDB BTO launch in May 2019.
That was almost 2 years ago.
Back then, the subscription rate for a 4-Room HDB BTO flat was a whopping 12.5 or 13 applicants to one 4-Room HDB flat!
(read: expect competition this time around to be really stiff)
The indicative price range for a 4-Room HDB BTO flat in Kempas Residences was between $562,000 to $674,000 (excluding grants).
Considering that the McNair Heights is just across the road from the recently launched Kempas Residences.
I’d say that it’s a steal that a 4-Room HDB BTO flat in McNair Heights starts from $532,000 (excluding grants).
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- Bendemeer Shopping Mall
It’s not a fancy shopping mall like what you’d get with Northpoint or Tampines One.
It’s more like a pedestrian mall with a market and a food centre.
If you’re looking for a more varied shopping and dining experience, City Square Mall and Mustafa Centre are about a 10 to 15-minutes walk away.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Boon Keng MRT (NE9)
The nearest MRT station is about a 5-minutes walk away.
Primary Schools Within 1km?
If your children’s education is your primary concern, primary schools within 1km include:
- Bendemeer Primary School
- Farrer Park Primary School
- Hong Wen School
Primary Schools Within 1 to 2km?
Alternatively, primary schools within 1 to 2km include:
- St. Andrew’s Junior School
- St. Joseph’s Institution Junior
- St. Margaret’s Primary School
- Stamford Primary School
What Are The Other Nearest Schools?
Other nearby schools include:
- NorthLight School
Alkaff Breeze, Bartley GreenRise, and ParkEdge @ Bidadari (Toa Payoh)
The Toa Payoh (Bidadari) HDB BTO launch will have 3Â sites to choose from.
Alkaff Breeze (closest to Alkaff Lake) is bounded by Upper Aljunied Road and Alkaff Crescent and will have 353 units of 4-Room and 5-Room flats available.
Bartley GreenRise (closest to Bartley MRT station) is bounded by Bartley Road, Bidadari Park Drive, and Bartley Walk.
It has 387 units of 3-Room and 4-room flats for booking.
ParkEdge @ Bidadari is right across the road from Barley GreenRise and has 476 units of 4-Room and 5-Room units up for grabs.
Aside: don’t ask me why HDB launch their Toa Payoh HDB BTO project sites all over the place…
How Much Will the Alkaff Breeze, Bartley GreenRise, and ParkEdge @ Bidadari HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The most recent HDB BTO in that vicinity is the Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari HDB BTO November 2020 launch.
The indicative price range for a 4-Room flat was $466,000 – $598,000 for Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari.
If you’d like to get a 4-Room HDB BTO in Alkaff Breeze, Bartley GreenRise, or ParkEdge @ Bidadari during this HDB BTO launch in February 2021.
The starting price is $464,000 (excluding grants).
Yep, it’s the same regardless of which project you choose.
All that really matters is how many rooms you need and probably which MRT station you would like to live closer to.
In case you’re wondering, the subscription rate for a 4-Room HDB BTO in Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari was 3.2.
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
If you went with Bartley GreenRise or ParkEdge @ Bidadari (meaning: the projects closer to Bartley MRT station).
I’d probably just head to NEX — the biggest mall in the North-East — which is only one MRT station away via the Circle Line.
Alternatively, you could walk through Bidadari Park (slightly over 12 minutes?) to get to The Woodleigh Mall, which will be completed in 2022.
But if you choose Alkaff Breeze, then heading to The Woodleigh Mall is a no-brainer since it’s about an 8-minutes walk through Bidadari Park.
FYI: The Woodleigh Mall is part of a mixed commercial and residential development and will feature:
- an integrated community club
- neighbourhood police centre
- Woodleigh MRT station and bus interchange
when it is completed in 3Q2022.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
Regardless of which project you choose, they’re all near an MRT station… it’s just which one are you nearer to.
For Bartley GreenRise or ParkEdge @ Bidadari:
- Bartley MRT (CC12)
For Alkaff Breeze:
- Woodleigh MRT (NE11)
That’s not to say you can’t choose to cycle or walk through Bidadari Park to get to either station, from either of the estates you choose to live in.
Primary Schools Within 1km?
Regardless of which HDB BTO you choose, the primary schools within 1km include:
- Cedar Primary School
- Maris Stella High School
Primary Schools Within 1 to 2km?
For primary schools within 1 to 2km, there’s a slight difference.
For Bartley GreenRise or ParkEdge @ Bidadari:
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary)
- St. Andrew’s Junior School
- St. Gabriel’s Primary School
- Yangzheng Primary School
For Alkaff Breeze (since it’s slightly to the South):
- Bendemeer Primary School
- Canossa Catholic Primary School
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Primary)
- St. Andrew’s Junior School
- St. Gabriel’s Primary School
- Yangzheng Primary School
What Are The Other Nearest Schools?
For all 3 HDB BTOs, the other nearby schools include:
- Bartley Secondary
- Cedar Girls’ Secondary
- Maris Stella High School (Secondary)
Er… Got Step-By-Step Guide On How To Apply For the HDB BTO Launch in February 2021?
So you’ve decided which HDB BTO project you would like to apply for.
Now what?
I gotchu fam.
Just refer to this handy dandy HDB BTO step-by-step guide which we put together just for you!
If you’ve got questions like, “Whether you should a bank loan or HDB loan?”
Or should you get a resale flat instead of a BTO…
Just head over to Seedly where we’ve got thousands of community members discussing and answering these types of questions!
All the best with your application!
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