Berlayar estate on former Keppel Club site to see 7,000 HDB flats; first BTO to launch in October
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an extension of Bukit Merah town and marks the begin of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, which means “sailing” in Malay, pays tribute to the location’s sites and maritime heritage.
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes the flats at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their area in a mature estate and closeness to key main areas. He determines costs of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences might start at approximately $500,000 to $550,000 prior to grants. “With the rise in aid clawback prices presented in the July 2025 BTO start, we must anticipate a clawback price of approximately 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) plan at Berlayar will be introduced for sale next month as element of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will present 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will additionally be 200 public rental flats.
Some 20% of the site, or as much as 10ha, will be set aside for environment-friendly spots. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, supplying leisure areas for homeowners while also facilitating ecological connection 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 scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the increase in planned housing complies with detailed preparation research studies on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is anticipated to produce around 10,000 brand-new homes.
Lim anticipates the apartments receiving a strong response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah introduced in July, consisting of Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application rate. “We can expect this request continuing in October, specifically as not successful customers for Alexandra Peaks may try their good luck with another Bukit Merah project.”
Furthermore, Berlayar is going to 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, states HDB.
The new Berlayar estate will discover 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, that is found at the site of the former Keppel Club.
He also predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could confirm prominent amongst single candidates. “Due to its special place, which integrates city-fringe ease with a coastal sight, it might come to be a preferred choice for singles, who might discover the location suits their lifestyles.”
