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, believes the apartments at Berlayar Residences are likely to be categorized as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and closeness to key central areas. He determines rates of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences might begin at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the increase in subsidy clawback rates presented in the July 2025 BTO start, we must expect a clawback rate of about 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is intended as an extension of Bukit Merah community and marks the begin of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, that indicates “sailing” in Malay, commemorates the area’s sites and maritime heritage.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB states the surge in projected real estate follows comprehensive planning research studies on the 48ha site. Consisting of private real estate, Berlayar is anticipated to yield around 10,000 brand-new homes.
Several 20% of the site, or as much as 10ha, are going to be set aside for eco-friendly areas. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, providing leisure locations for homeowners while in addition promoting environmental connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO plans in Berlayar are going to be created with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide even more locals with panoramas of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
He likewise predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence might prove prominent amongst single candidates. “Due to its unique place, which combines city-fringe benefit with a seaside view, it might become a popular choice for singles, who might find the site fits their lifestyles.”
Lim foresees the apartments obtaining a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah launched in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, observed a healthy application rate. “We can anticipate this demand proceeding in October, especially as not successful customers for Alexandra Peaks may try their luck with an additional Bukit Merah project.”
The new Berlayar estate will see around 7,000 HDB flats constructed in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 housing project units formerly publicized for the estate, which is located at the site of the former Keppel Club.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) venture at Berlayar will be launched for purchase next month as section of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences are going to provide 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room apartments. There will additionally be 200 public rental flats.
In addition, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes are going to be inside a 10-minute stroll from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
