Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
Eugene Lim, major executive officer at ERA Singapore, thinks the flats at Berlayar Residences are most likely to be identified as Prime, given their location in a fully grown estate and closeness to key central areas. He determines prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences can begin at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the rise in aid clawback prices introduced in the July 2025 BTO start, we need to expect a clawback rate of about 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he includes.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the rise in projected housing adheres to thorough preparation research studies on the 48ha site. Including private real estate, Berlayar is anticipated to yield around 10,000 new homes.
The very first Build-To-Order (BTO) venture at Berlayar will be launched for purchase next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will additionally be 200 public rental apartments.
Furthermore, Berlayar will be a car-lite property, with walking and cycling networks. A lot of homes will be inside a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
Several 20% of the site, or approximately 10ha, will be alloted for environment-friendly spots. 4 green hallways, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave with the estate, providing leisure locations for locals while additionally promoting eco-friendly connection between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar will be developed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more residents with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
He additionally forecasts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could confirm popular among single applicants. “Due to its special location, which integrates city-fringe comfort with a coastal viewpoint, it might become a preferred option for singles, that might find the location fits their way of livings.”
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an expansion of Bukit Merah community and marks the start of the improvement of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, that indicates “cruising” in Malay, pays tribute to the location’s spots and maritime heritage.
Lim foresees the flats receiving a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah introduced in July, including Prime project Alexandra Peaks, observed a healthy application price. “We can expect this demand continuing in October, particularly as unsuccessful customers for Alexandra Peaks might try their luck with an additional Bukit Merah project.”
The new Berlayar estate will watch about 7,000 HDB flats constructed in the coming years. This is more than the 6,000 public housing units previously released for the estate, which is positioned at the site of the former Keppel Club.
