Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) venture at Berlayar will be introduced for sale next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to supply 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will furthermore be 200 public rental apartments.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB claims the rise in planned housing complies with thorough preparation studies on the 48ha site. Consisting of private real estate, Berlayar is anticipated to yield around 10,000 new homes.
He also predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence might prove prominent amongst single candidates. “Because of its special place, which combines city-fringe benefit with a coastal viewpoint, it can end up being a preferred choice for singles, that might discover the site suits their way of lives.”
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes the flats at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a fully grown estate and proximity to key main places. He estimates rates of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can start at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the rise in subsidy clawback prices presented in the July 2025 BTO release, we ought to anticipate a clawback price of about 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he includes.
The all new Berlayar estate will see around 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is more than the 6,000 housing project units formerly publicized for the estate, that is positioned at the site of the former Keppel Club.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is intended as an expansion of Bukit Merah town and marks the beginning of the makeover of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, which indicates “sailing” in Malay, pays tribute to the location’s spots and maritime heritage.
Several 20% of the site, or as much as 10ha, are going to be alloted for green areas. 4 green hallways, varying from 30m to 60m wide, will weave via the estate, supplying recreational areas for homeowners while also facilitating eco-friendly connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar will be created with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more residents with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the coastline.
Lim anticipates the flats obtaining a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah released in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application price. “We can expect this interest continuing in October, especially as not successful applicants for Alexandra Peaks may try their luck with one more Bukit Merah project.”
In addition, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes are going to be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, states HDB.
