The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has launched its February 2025 Build-To-Order (BTO) sales exercise, offering a total of 5,032 flats across five projects. Among these, Tanjong Rhu Parc Front in Kallang/Whampoa stands out as the only Prime project, while Stirling Horizon in Queenstown falls under the Plus category. Additionally, Standard flats are available in Yishun and the new Woodlands North Coast precinct.
This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of each project, including pricing, waiting times, and expert insights into their potential demand.
Tanjong Rhu Parc Front: Prime Flats in Kallang/Whampoa
- Location: Bounded by Tanjong Rhu Road, Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), and East Coast Parkway (ECP)
- Units: 812 flats (two-room Flexi, three-room, four-room) + 203 rental flats
- Price (excluding grants):
- Two-room Flexi: S$211,000 – S$364,000
- Three-room: S$399,000 – S$519,000
- Four-room: S$548,000 – S$727,000
- Subsidy Clawback: 9% upon resale
- Expected Demand: High, based on past applications for Tanjong Rhu projects
Stirling Horizon: First Plus Project in Queenstown
- Location: Queensway Road and Mei Chin Road, near Queenstown MRT
- Units: 1,126 flats (two-room Flexi, three-room, four-room)
- Price (excluding grants):
- Two-room Flexi: S$224,000 – S$365,000
- Three-room: S$408,000 – S$529,000
- Four-room: S$554,000 – S$749,000
- Subsidy Clawback: 8% upon resale
- Wait Time: 4 years 7 months (longest in this exercise)
Woodlands North Verge: New Flats in Woodlands North Coast
- Location: Admiralty Road, near Woodlands North MRT and Checkpoint
- Units: 1,563 flats (two-room Flexi, three-room, four-room, five-room)
- Price (excluding grants):
- Two-room Flexi: S$140,000 – S$251,000
- Three-room: S$275,000 – S$363,000
- Four-room: S$365,000 – S$528,000
- Five-room: S$486,000 – S$661,000
- Key Features: Near parks, waterfront, and major transport hubs
Chencharu Vines & Chencharu Greens: Affordable Homes in Yishun
- Location: Separated by Bah Soon Pah Road, near Khatib MRT
- Units: 1,531 flats (two-room Flexi, three-room, four-room, five-room)
- Wait Time: 37 months (shortest in this launch)
- Key Amenities: Supermarket, preschool, network center
Application Details & Key Deadlines
- Flat applications open: Feb 10 – Feb 17, 2025
- Apply via: HDB Flat Portal
- HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter required
- Non-selection rule: Applicants who receive a queue number but do not book a flat will be ineligible for future exercises until their booking appointment has passed.
July 2025 BTO Launch: What’s Next?
Due to the high volume of applications in February, the next BTO launch will take place in July 2025. HDB plans to offer around 5,400 flats in Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Sembawang, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands.
Conclusion
The February 2025 BTO launch presents a diverse range of housing options, from highly sought-after Prime and Plus flats in city-fringe locations to more affordable Standard flats in emerging estates. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for an investment opportunity, these projects offer something for everyone.
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