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HDB BTO May 2023 Launch Review: Bedok, Kallang/Whampoa, Serangoon, and Tengah
Note: The May 2023 BTO launches have been released. The application deadline has been extended and will close on 8 June 2023, 11.59pm.
The HDB BTO May 2023 launch features 5,495 units in four housing estates, including mature estates Bedok, Kallang/Whampoa, and Serangoon, and non-mature estate Tengah (two BTO sites).
This time around, only one site – the Kallang/Wampoa Farrer Park Arena May 2023 BTO site – falls under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model.
Something noteworthy about this May 2023 BTO launch: the last time Bedok and Serangoon saw launches were seven and nine years ago, respectively. Those who are familiar with these neighbourhoods just have to take one look at the BTO sites to know they’re sitting on attractive plots.
Let’s take a closer look at what the May 2023 BTO projects have to offer!
HDB BTO May 2023 Launch Overview
Estate | Number of BTO flats available |
Bedok | 1,640 |
Kallang/Whampoa | 569 |
Serangoon | 330 |
Tengah | 2,956 (across two sites) |
Of the three mature estates, the Kallang/Whampoa Farrer Park Arena May 2023 project enjoys the most highly-sought after location; it is located right beside Little India MRT station. But since it falls under the PLH model, it could drive applicants this week to other BTO projects instead.
Which other May 2023 BTO projects might applicants be eyeing? The other two mature estates, Bedok and Serangoon, are both popular neighbourhoods in their own right. The Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO project is close to Tanah Merah MRT station and close to many choice schools. Meanwhile, the Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO project is within walking distance of Chomp Chomp Food Centre and the Serangoon Gardens area.
Those who are more budget-conscious can bid for two May 2023 Tengah BTO sites, Plantation Verge and Parc Meadow @ Tengah. There is a huge supply of 2,956 units spread over two sites. Interested to apply for a May 2023 BTO project but not sure how? Watch our video guide to find out.
How To Apply for a BTO Flat in 2023
PS: Don’t forget to have at least submitted your preliminary HFE letter before applying. Read more about the HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter.
Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO Review
Name of the Bedok HDB BTO May 2023 project | Bedok South Blossoms |
Address | Bounded by Bedok South Road and Bedok South Avenue 3 |
Types of BTO flats available | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and 3Gen flats |
Starting prices | From $165,000 (2-room Flexi), from $320,000 (3-room), from $448,000 (4-room), from $588,000 (5-room), and from $605,000 (3Gen) |
Nearest MRT station | Tanah Merah MRT station |
Nearest amenities | Siglap Community Club, Bedok ActiveSG Stadium, Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex, Bedok Public Library, Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre, Bedok Mall, and Djitsun Mall Bedok |
Nearby schools | Anglican High School, Bedok Green Primary School, Bedok Green Secondary School, Bedok View Secondary School, Fengshan Primary School, Red Swastika School, St. Anthony’s Canossian Primary School, Temasek Junior College (TJC), Temasek Primary School, Temasek Secondary School, and Yu Neng Primary School |
Bedok South Blossoms BTO May 2023 Map
Despite its distance from the Bedok neighbourhood centre, the Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO project is likely to still be quite sought-after.
What makes the Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO project an attractive one is that is located near choice schools (such as Temasek Primary School, Anglican High School, and Temasek Junior College), popular eateries (hello, Bedok 85 market chicken wings and bak chor mee!), and is close to an MRT station. Plus, there are larger flat types available.
The Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 project offers 1,640 units. All flat types are available (i.e. 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and 3Gen flats), which makes it suitable for all household types.
Bounded by Bedok South Road and Bedok South Avenue 3, the Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO site is a 10-minute walk from Tanah Merah MRT station. Bedok Mall and Bedok MRT station are one MRT stop or about four bus stops away. Future residents can also easily access the Central Business District (CBD) or the Changi Business Park area via the East-West Line.
Don’t want to wait for the Bedok South Blossoms May 2023 BTO flats to be built? Check out HDB resale flats in Bedok on PropertyGuru.
Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO Review
Name of the Kallang/Whampoa HDB BTO May 2023 project | Farrer Park Arena |
Address | Bounded by Farrer Park Road and Dorset Road |
Types of BTO flats available | 3-room and 4-room flats |
Starting prices | From $362,000 (3-room) and from $505,000 (4-room) |
Nearest MRT stations | Little India and Farrer Park MRT stations |
Nearest amenities | Berseh Food Centre, Centrium Square, City Square Mall, Jalan Besar Plaza, Jalan Besar Stadium and Swimming Complex, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, Mustafa Centre, Pek Kio Community Centre, Tekka Centre, and Velocity @ Novena Square |
Nearby schools | Farrer Park Primary School and St. Joseph’s Institution (SJI) Junior |
Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa BTO May 2023 Map
569 3-room and 4-room units are launched in the Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO project. The Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa BTO site is located on Farrer Park Road and Dorset Park Road, about a 10-minute walk from Little India MRT station and a 15-minute walk from Farrer Park MRT station. This makes it a highly central location that will attract smaller households and couples without kids who are willing to pay more for a good location.
There will be no shortage of shopping, dining, and recreational amenities for residents in the vicinity, including City Square Mall, Jalan Besar Sports Centre, Mustafa Centre, and Tekka Centre, just to name a few. The distance between this Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO site and the Bugis/Kampong Glam area is also small, and those working in the CBD will enjoy a very short commute by MRT.
There is a high chance that this Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO site will take a longer time to be built (judging by the completion times of the recent Kallang/Whampoa Feb 2023 BTO launches).
Coupled with the fact that this Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO project falls under the PLH model, some younger couples who want their own place sooner, rather than later, may be deterred from applying. Also, the absence of 5-room BTO flats and the lack of many choice schools in the area are likely to make the project less attractive to larger households with younger children.
Judging from the previous BTO launch, there will be some competition for these Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO flats due to their attractive location.
Don’t want to wait for the Farrer Park Arena Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO flats to be built? Check out HDB resale flats in Kallang/Whampoa on PropertyGuru.
Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO Review
Name of the Serangoon HDB BTO May 2023 project | Serangoon North Vista |
Address | Bounded by Yio Chu Kang Road, Serangoon North Avenue 1 |
Types of BTO flats available | 4-room and 5-room flats |
Starting prices | From $397,000 (4-room) and from $558,000 (5-room) |
Nearest MRT station | Kovan MRT station |
Nearest amenities | Chomp Chomp Food Centre, Hwi Yoh Green, Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre, Serangoon North Community Park, Serangoon Stadium, and Serangoon Swimming Complex |
Nearby schools | Lycée Français de Singapour, Peicai Secondary School, Rosyth School, Serangoon Garden Secondary School, and Zhonghua Primary School |
Serangoon North Vista BTO May 2023 Map
The last Serangoon BTO launch took place in 2014, so it has been almost a decade since BTO balloters have had a shot at living in this highly sought-after, mature neighbourhood.
Unfortunately, we’re expecting competition for the Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO launch to be tough. Those who grew up in the northeast area will be familiar with the lifestyle amenities in the Serangoon Gardens estate, which include the legendary Chomp Chomp Food Centre. This may be a draw which compels young people to apply.
Aside from being located in a location close to many F&B options, the Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO launch is a tiny one, consisting of just 330 4-room and 5-room BTO flats. That’s why we predict you will need lady luck on your side to successfully ballot for a BTO flat in this estate.
The site’s main disadvantage is its distance from the nearest MRT station, making it more suitable for those who drive. The Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO project is bounded by Yio Chu Kang Road and Serangoon North Avenue 1, about a 19-minute walk from Kovan MRT station on the North-East Line (NEL) and a 22-minute walk from Serangoon MRT station, which is an interchange for the NEL and Circle Line (CCL).
As 3-room flats are not available in this launch, the site is likely to attract affluent buyers with children. Many choice schools, such as Raffles Girls’ School, Raffles Institution, and CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School, are about a 15-minute drive away.
Don’t want to wait for the Serangoon North Vista May 2023 BTO flats to be built? Check out HDB resale flats in Serangoon on PropertyGuru.
Plantation Verge Tengah May 2023 BTO Review
Name of the Tengah HDB BTO May 2023 project | Plantation Verge |
Address | Bounded by Plantation Close (U/C) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) |
Types of BTO flats available | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats |
Starting prices | From $125,000 (2-room Flexi), from $238,000 (3-room), from $350,000 (4-room), and from $454,000 (5-room) |
Nearest MRT stations | Tengah Park and Tengah Plantation MRT stations (from 2028) |
Nearest amenities | Bukit Batok Community Club, West Mall, and Hong Kah Community Club |
Nearby schools | Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) (from 2030), Bukit Batok Primary School, Bukit Batok Secondary School, Bukit View Primary School (future), Dulwich College, Jurong Primary School, Jurongville Secondary School, Millennia Institute (MI), Pioneer Primary School (future), and Princess Elizabeth Primary School |
Plantation Verge Tengah BTO May 2023 Map
Parc Meadow @ Tengah May 2023 BTO Review
Name of the Tengah HDB BTO May 2023 project | Parc Meadow @ Tengah |
Address | Bounded by Tengah Park Avenue (U/C) and Tengah Park Walk (U/C) |
Types of BTO flats available | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats |
Starting prices | From $127,000 (2-room Flexi), from $253,000 (3-room), from $363,000 (4-room), and from $489,000 (5-room) |
Nearest MRT stations | Tengah MRT station (from 2027) |
Nearest amenities | Bukit Batok Community Club, West Mall, and Hong Kah Community Club |
Nearby schools | Bukit View Primary School, Dunearn Secondary School, Millennia Institute (MI), Pioneer Primary School (future), and Princess Elizabeth Primary School |
Parc Meadow @ Tengah May 2023 BTO Map
In the May 2023 BTO exercise, a huge batch of 2,956 flats across all flat types is available at two sites in Tengah, Plantation Verge and Parc Meadow @ Tengah.
The Plantation Verge Tengah May 2023 BTO project is located on the future road Plantation Close, about a two-minute walk from the future Tengah Park MRT station along the Jurong Regional Line (JRL). Another MRT station, Tengah Plantation MRT station, will be less than a 10-minute walk away. Both stations are scheduled to open in 2028.
The Parc Meadow @ Tengah May 2023 BTO project is located alongside future roads Tengah Park Avenue and Tengah Park Walk, just down the road from the future Tengah MRT station, opening in 2027.
As Tengah is in the midst of being built right now, there are no established amenities yet. It is likely that it will take years for the neighbourhood to come into its own. So it is most suitable for future-oriented buyers who plan for kids and want a starter home.
Applying for May 2023 BTO Flats
Want more information on each May 2023 BTO launch? Read our detailed reviews on each of them here:
May 2023 BTO Kallang/Whampoa Review: Central Location in Little India
May 2023 BTO Serangoon Review: First Launch in Almost a Decade, Near Serangoon Gardens Estate
May 2023 BTO Bedok Review: 10-minute Walk from Tanah Merah MRT
May 2023 BTO Tengah Review: A Win for Both Drivers and Public Transport Commuters
The wait time for these May 2023 BTO flats is likely to be three to five years. If you need a home urgently, your options include an HDB resale flat or a Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) unit.
Please be aware that starting from the August 2023 BTO launch, first-time BTO candidates who receive a BTO ballot but do not select a flat will be classified as second-timers for the following year. If they don’t select a flat on their second BTO application, they won’t be able to apply for a BTO flat at all for a year.
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