Berlayar Estate Former Keppel Club Site See 7000 Hdb Flats First Bto Launch October
The upcoming Berlayar estate is set to bring about 7,000 new HDB flats in the near future, surpassing the initial announcement of 6,000 units for the estate. This development, located at the former Keppel Club site, is a result of thorough planning studies conducted on the 48ha land. Including private housing, the estate is expected to provide approximately 10,000 new homes.
According to HDB’s September 23 release, the Berlayar estate is planned as an extension of Bukit Merah town and serves as the starting point for the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The name “Berlayar”, which means “sailing” in Malay, honors the area’s landmarks and maritime heritage.
About 20% of the site, equivalent to 10ha, will be dedicated to green spaces. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will be integrated into the estate, offering recreational spaces for residents while also promoting ecological connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. The BTO projects at Berlayar will feature staggered building heights, with blocks positioned to provide more residents with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coastline.
In addition, Berlayar strives to be a car-lite estate, with a network of walking and cycling paths. Most homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the nearby Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, making transportation convenient for residents.
The first BTO project at Berlayar, called Berlayar Residences, is set to be launched for sale next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. It will consist of 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room, and four-room flats, as well as 200 public rental flats.
ERA Singapore’s key executive officer Eugene Lim believes that the flats at Berlayar Residences will likely be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and close proximity to key central areas. He estimates that prices for four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could start at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. With the recent increase in subsidy clawback rates introduced in the July 2025 BTO launch, Lim predicts a clawback rate of approximately 11-12% for these upcoming flats.
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Lim expects a strong demand for these flats, as seen in the healthy application rate for BTO projects in Bukit Merah launched in July, including the Prime project Alexandra Peaks. He anticipates this trend to continue in October, especially for those who were unsuccessful in securing a flat at Alexandra Peaks and may try their luck with another Bukit Merah project.
He also foresees that two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residences will be popular among single applicants. The unique location, which combines the convenience of city-fringe living with a scenic view of the coast, could make it a desirable choice for singles who appreciate such a lifestyle.
In summary, the upcoming Berlayar estate is expected to bring about 7,000 new HDB flats, with a strong focus on green spaces and a car-lite community. The highly anticipated BTO project, Berlayar Residences, offers a range of flat types, catering to both families and singles, and is likely to receive a robust response from home buyers.
