Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
The new Berlayar estate will watch about 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 housing project units formerly announced for the estate, which is situated at the site of the former Keppel Club.
The initial Build-To-Order (BTO) venture at Berlayar will be introduced for sale next month as section of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will supply 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room apartments. There will furthermore be 200 public rental apartments.
Lim foresees the apartments obtaining a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, viewed a healthy application rate. “We can anticipate this demand proceeding in October, specifically as not successful applicants for Alexandra Peaks might try their luck with one more Bukit Merah project.”
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the surge in projected housing complies with thorough planning research studies on the 48ha site. Consisting of private real estate, Berlayar is expected to yield around 10,000 new homes.
Several 20% of the site, or as much as 10ha, will be set aside for eco-friendly spots. Four green hallways, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave with the estate, supplying recreational areas for homeowners while in addition helping with environmental connection between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar are going to be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more locals with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an expansion of Bukit Merah town and marks the begin of the change of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s title, which means “cruising” in Malay, commemorates the location’s spots and maritime heritage.
Eugene Lim, major executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the flats at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their area in a mature estate and closeness to key main places. He determines prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can begin at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the rise in aid clawback rates presented in the July 2025 BTO start, we need to expect a clawback price of approximately 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
In addition, Berlayar will be a car-lite property, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes will be inside a 10-minute stroll from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, claims HDB.
He additionally forecasts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence might confirm popular among single applicants. “Due to its one-of-a-kind location, which incorporates city-fringe ease with a coastal viewpoint, it can come to be a prominent option for singles, that may find the site suits their lifestyles.”
