The competition for HDB BTOs recently has been stiffer than ever.
In fact, the flats in the HDB BTO August 2020 sales exercise were oversubscribed just one day after their launch.
I know.
It’s damn siao, please.
Given that the HDB BTO launch in November 2020 will see flats in Bishan and Toa Payoh (Bidadari) up for grabs…
I can’t even imagine what the competition is going to be like sia.
The launch in November 2020 will feature 5 estates, namely Sembawang (Non-Mature Estate), Tengah (Non-Mature Estate), Bishan (Mature Estate), Tampines (Mature Estate), and Toa Payoh Bidadari (Mature Estate).
For a total of 5,795 new flats available!
Thinking of getting a BTO flat in these estates?
Let’s have a closer look at what’s available for this HDB BTO Launch for November 2020, shall we?
Note: You can apply for your HDB BTO online by 23 November 2020 (Monday), 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 November 2020 (Sembawang, Tengah, Bishan, Tampines, Toa Payoh Bidadari)
HDB BTO Launch November 2020 (Non-Mature Estates)
| HDB BTO November 2020 | Sun Sails in Sembawang | Garden Court @ Tengah | Garden Terrace @ Tengah |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Type | Non-Mature | ||
| Flats Available | 726 | 790 | 789 |
| Flat Types Available | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room | 2-Room Flexi 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room |
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| Indicative Price Range (excluding grants) | 2-Room Flexi $92,000 - $122,000 3-Room $163,000 - $189,000 4-Room $260,000 - $302,000 5-Room $336,000 - $388,000 | 2-Room Flexi $108,000 - $150,000 3-Room $194,000 - $233,000 4-Room $288,000 - $366,000 5-Room $394,000 - $487,000 |
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| 4-Room Price (including grants) | From $200,000 | From $228,000 | |
| Selection Of Flat | January to July 2021 | ||
| Estimated Possession Date | 31 October to 30 November 2026 | 31 July to 31 August 2025 | |
| Nearest Expressways | Seletar Expressway (SLE) | Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) Kranji Expressway (KJE) |
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| Nearest Malls | Bukit Canberra Hub Sembawang Shopping Centre Sun Plaza | West Mall | |
| Nearest MRT Stations | Canberra MRT Sembawang MRT | Hong Kah MRT [2026] Tengah Plantation MRT [2027] |
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| Nearest Schools | Canberra Primary School Canberra Secondary School Endeavour Primary School Sembawang Primary School Sembawang Secondary School Wellington Primary School | Bukit Batok Secondary School Dulwich College (Singapore) Fuhua Secondary School Hua Yi Secondary School Jurong Primary School Jurongville Secondary School Millennia Institute Princess Elizabeth Primary School Yuhua Secondary School |
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HDB BTO Launch November 2020 (Mature Estates)
| HDB BTO November 2020 | Bishan Ridges | Tampines GreenEmerald | Bartley Beacon | ParkView @ Bidadari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Type | Mature | |||
| Flats Available | 1,502 | 750 | 880 | 358 |
| Flat Types Available | 2-Room Flexi (40-year lease) 3-Room 4-Room | 2-Room Flexi 4-Room 5-Room | 3-Room 4-Room 5-Room | 3-Room 4-Room |
| Indicative Price Range (excluding grants) | 2-Room Flexi (40-year lease) $121,000 - $179,000 3-Room $374,000 - $470,000 4-Room $528,000 - $679,000 | 2-Room Flexi $130,000 - $192,000 4-Room $334,000 - $410,000 5-Room $460,000 - $538,000 | 3-Room $324,000 - $397,000 4-Room $466,000 - $598,000 5-Room $627,000 - $726,000 | 3-Room $324,000 - $397,000 4-Room $466,000 - $598,000 |
| 4-Room Price (including grants) | From $483,000 | From $289,000 | From $421,000 | |
| Selection Of Flat | January to July 2021 | |||
| Estimated Possession Date | 31 October to 30 November 2027 | 31 July to 30 September 2026 | 31 October to 31 December 2026 | 31 July 2026 |
| Nearest Expressways | Central Expressway (CTE) | Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) | Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) | |
| Nearest Malls | Junction 8 | Century Square Our Tampines Hub Tampines Mall Tampines 1 | The Woodleigh Mall [2022] | |
| Nearest MRT Stations | Bishan MRT | Bedok Reservoir MRT Tampines West MRT | Woodleigh MRT | Bartley MRT |
| Nearest Schools | Beatty Secondary School Catholic High School Guangyang Primary School Guangyang Secondary School Raffles Institution | Changkat Primary School Changkat Changi Secondary School Junyuan Primary School Springfield Secondary School Temasek Polytechnic | Cedar Primary Cedar Girls' Secondary | Bartley Secondary Maris Stella High |
HDB BTO Launch November 2020 (Non-Mature Estates)
For non-mature estates, we have an HDB BTO launch in the North East.
And one HDB BTO launch in the West.
Sun Sails in Sembawang
Sun Sails in Sembawang will have 726 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats available for booking.
How Much Will the Sun Sails in Sembawang HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The most recent (and nearest) HDB BTO launch in Sembawang was the Canberra Vista HDB BTO launch in February 2020.
The subscription rate for a 4-Room flat then was 7.9 which meant about 8 applicants were vying for one 4-Room flat. -_-
I suppose it’s understandable considering that it’ll literally be right next to Canberra MRT.
See that empty plot of land behind the MRT station?
That’s where Canberra Vista is going to be.
So… what’s the starting price for a 4-Room HDB BTO in Canberra Vista?
$272,000 (excluding grants).
Unfortunately, the Sembawang HDB BTO in November 2020 isn’t going to be that close to Canberra MRT station.
It’s not that near to Sembawang MRT station either, it’s kinda in the middle of both.
However, it is closer to Sembawang Town Centre.
And its closer to Sembawang Shopping Centre and Sun Plaza as compared to Canberra Vista.
So… I guess that’s a plus?
Also, once the Bukit Canberra Hub is completed by September 2021, you’ll be right across the road from amenities like:
- a hawker centre
- an indoor and outdoor sports facilities (aka the largest ActiveSG gym with indoor and outdoor pools)
- a polyclinic
- a senior care centre
Yes, this could be where you and your future kids will hang out on the weekends.
With all these amenities just around the corner…
It’s no surprise that the starting price for a 4-Room HDB flat in the Sun Sails in Sembawang HDB BTO launch November 2020 begins at $260,000 (excluding grants).
Which isn’t too far away from Canberra Vista’s prices.
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- Bukit Canberra Hub [note: will be completed in 2021]
- Sembawang Shopping Centre
- Sun Plaza
And if you’re interested, Sembawang Hot Spring Park is about a 10-minute bus ride away.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Canberra MRT (NS12)
- Sembawang MRT (NS11)
Since you’re already on the North-South line, getting into town is only a direct train ride away.
So that’s super convenient.
What Are The Nearest Schools?
| Type | Name of School |
|---|---|
| Primary School | Canberra Primary |
| Endeavour Primary | |
| Sembawang Primary | |
| Wellington Primary | |
| Secondary | Canberra Secondary |
| Sembawang Secondary |
Garden Court @ Tengah and Garden Terrace @ Tengah
Located within the borders of the new Tengah Town.
You’ll have two different HDB BTO estates to choose from.
Garden Court @ Tengah will have 790 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats to choose from.
While right across the park is Garden Terrace @ Tengah, which has 789 units of 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats up for grabs.
How Much Will the Garden Court @ Tengah and Garden Terrace @ Tengah HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The most recent HDB BTO launch which is in the vicinity of the Tengah HDB BTO November 2020 launch would be the Parc Residences HDB BTO launch in August 2020.
Here’s a look at the indicative prices for Tengah BTOs between 2019 and 2020, so far.
| 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 |
I estimated earlier that HDB will price a 4-Room flat during the November 2020 Tengah launch to be around $300,000 (excluding grants).
So it’s a nice surprise that prices start from $288,000 (excluding grants) instead.
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- West Mall
Since Tengah is a new town, there aren’t any malls in the vicinity yet.
So the closest one to serve your shopping and dining needs would be West Mall.
Which is kinda far away since it’s technically in Bukit Batok town.
It’ll take some time but I’m sure we’ll see more developments in the Tengah Town area.
Which will bring more amenities and facilities to future Tengah town residents.
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]
What Are The Nearest Schools?
| Type | Name of School |
|---|---|
| Primary School | Jurong Primary |
| Princess Elizabeth Primary | |
| Secondary | Bukit Batok Secondary |
| Fuhua Secondary | |
| Hua Yi Secondary | |
| Jurongville Secondary | |
| Yuhua Secondary | |
| International School | Dulwich College |
| Centralised Institute | Millennia Institute |
HDB BTO Launch November 2020 (Mature Estates)
Prefer to live in a mature estate because of certain facilities or amenities that you can’t live without?
Well… for this launch, there are a total of 3 HDB BTO launches in mature estates to choose from!
Bishan Ridges
For Bishan Ridges there will be 1,502 units of 2-Room Flexi (40-year lease), 3-Room, and 4-Room flats to choose from.
FYI: for those aiming for a 2-Room Flexi flat take note that they are only offered to seniors (aged 55 and above) on short leases between 15 and 45 years
How Much Will the Bishan Ridges HDB BTO Flats Cost?
If you tried applying for Bishan Towers during the HDB BTO launch in August 2020 and didn’t get it…
Don’t sad, k?
Remember how I said that there would be another HDB BTO, that’ll be along Bishan Street 14?
Well, here it is!
The starting price for a 4-Room HDB flat in Bishan Towers was $484,000 (excluding grants).
Considering that the Bishan Ridges HDB BTO November 2020 launch is waaaaaay closer to Bishan MRT and the Bishan Town Centre.
AND taking into account how rare Bishan BTOs are…
I estimated earlier that a 4-Room HDB BTO flat might start from $500,000 (excluding grants) and up.
And I was close.
A 4-Room HDB BTO flat in Bishan Ridges will start from $528,000 (excluding grants).
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- Junction 8
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Bishan MRT (NS17/ CC15)
What Are The Nearest Schools?
There are plenty of top schools in Bishan, and that’s part of the appeal for couples planning to have kids:
| Type | Name of School |
|---|---|
| Primary School | Catholic High School |
| Guangyang Primary | |
| Secondary | Beatty Secondary |
| Guangyang Secondary | |
| Raffles Institution |
Tampines GreenEmerald
There will be 750 units of 2-Room Flexi, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats available in Tampines GreenEmerald.
How Much Will the Tampines GreenEmerald HDB BTO Flats Cost?
There’s been a lot of HDB BTO launches in Tampines recently.
But they’re usually a little far away from Tampines Central.
And unfortunately, the Tampines HDB BTO November 2020 launch is no different.
(I mean, it’s all built up lah… only left outskirts of Tampines so that’s where all the new BTOs will be.)
Since it’s right across from where the Tampines GreenOpal HDB BTO August 2020 will be.
Where a 4-Room HDB flat starts from $311,000 (excluding grants).
I imagine that the prices can’t be drastically different since they’re launched back-to-back and are just separated by a park.
And I was right.
A 4-Room HDB flat in Tampines GreenEmerald starts from $334,000 (excluding grants) since it affords a slightly better view of Bedok Reservoir.
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- Century Square
- Our Tampines Hub
- Tampines Mall
- Tampines 1
If you like affordable furniture, meatballs, and sprawling supermarkets…
Ikea Tampines and Giant Hypermarket are only a short bus ride away.
Need to catch a flight for your next holiday?
Changi Airport is only a 10 minutes cab ride away.
#eastsideforthewin
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
- Bedok Reservoir MRT (DT30)
- Tampines West MRT (DT31)
What Are The Nearest Schools?
| Type | Name of School |
|---|---|
| Primary School | Changkat Primary |
| Junyuan Primary | |
| Secondary | Changkat Changi Secondary |
| Springfield Secondary | |
| Polytechnic | Temasek Poly |
Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari (Toa Payoh Bidadari)
Probably one of the hottest projects in this HDB BTO November 2020 launch.
Bartley Beacon, which is right next to Bartley MRT station, will have 880 units of 3-Room, 4-Room, and 5-Room flats available.
While ParkView @ Bidadari, which has a great view of Alkaff Lake, will have 358 units of 3-Room and 4-Room flats to choose from.
How Much Will the Bartley Beacon and ParkView @ Bidadari HDB BTO Flats Cost?
The Toa Payoh (Bidadari) area is one of the more popular estates in Singapore.
In fact, it’s usually touted as “the next Bishan” given its location in Toa Payoh town and proximity to the city.
The most recent HDB BTO in the vicinity of Bartley Beacon was Woodleigh Hillside, which was launched back in May 2017.
For that BTO project, a 4-Room flat started from $475,000 (excluding grants).
In terms of subscription, it was 3.1 for a 4-Room flat and 5.2 for a 5-Room flat.
(read: competition might be a little stiffer if you’re going for a 5-Room flat in Toa Payoh)
For Bartley Beacon, a 4-Room HDB flat starts at $466,000 (excluding grants).
Which is not too bad, considering that it’s actually closer to Bartley MRT station than Woodleigh Hillside is.
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For ParkView @ Bidadari, the most recent HDB BTO in its vicinity was Woodleigh Village, which was launched back in November 2016.
In terms of pricing, a 4-Room flat started at $468,000 (excluding grants).
And that particular project saw a subscription rate of 6.7 for 4-Room flats.
For ParkView @ Bidadari, a 4-Room HDB flat will start at $466,000 (excluding grants).
Overall, the biggest decision you’ll have to make when deciding between Bartley Beacon or ParkView @ Bidadari is whether you want a 5-Room flat or not.
Because only Bartley Beacon offers that option.
What Are The Nearest Shopping Malls?
- The Woodleigh Mall [note: will be completed in 2022]
If you choose ParkView @ Bidadari, the mall is 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.
If you choose Bartley Beacon, you might want to consider taking the Circle Line down to Serangoon instead where there’s NEX — the biggest mall in the North-East.
Or if you’d still like to visit The Woodleigh Mall, you’ll probably want to cycle or take a feeder bus (if any) there instead.
What Are The Nearest MRT Stations?
Regardless of which HDB BTO you choose, both are near an MRT station… it’s just which one are you nearer to.
For Bartley Beacon:
- Bartley MRT (CC12)
For ParkView @ Bidadari:
- Woodleigh MRT (NE11)
What Are The Nearest Schools?
| Type | Name of School |
|---|---|
| Primary School | Cedar Primary |
| Maris Stella High (Primary) | |
| Secondary | Bartley Secondary |
| Cedar Girls' Secondary | |
| Maris Stella High (Secondary) |
For Bartley Beacon:
- Bartley Secondary School
- Maris Stella High (Primary and Secondary)
For ParkView @ Bidadari:
- Cedar Primary School
- Cedar Girls’ Secondary School
So… How Do I Apply For the HDB BTO Launch in November 2020?
First time (potential) home-owner?
Don’t know what to do?
Don’t kan cheong (Hokkien: panic)…
Just use this handy dandy HDB BTO step-by-step guide which we put together specially for you!
And if you have questions like “Whether you should a bank loan or HDB loan?”
Or should you get a resale flat instead of a BTO…
Luckily, these (and plenty of other questions) are constantly talked about and answered in our SeedlyCommunity.
So if you’re looking for answers, you know where to go!
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