The new Berlayar estate will see about 7,000 HDB flats built in the coming years. This is higher than the 6,000 public housing units previously announced for the estate, which is located at the site of the former Keppel Club.
In a Sept 23 release, HDB says the increase in planned housing follows detailed planning studies on the 48ha site. Including private housing, Berlayar is expected to yield around 10,000 new homes.
According to HDB, the Berlayar estate is planned as an extension of Bukit Merah town and marks the start of the transformation of the Greater Southern Waterfront. The estate’s name, which means “sailing” in Malay, pays tribute to the area’s landmarks and maritime heritage.
Some 20% of the site, or up to 10ha, will be set aside for green spaces. Four green corridors, ranging from 30m to 60m wide, will weave through the estate, offering recreational areas for residents while also facilitating ecological connectivity between the Southern Ridges and Labrador Nature Reserve. BTO projects in Berlayar will be designed with staggered heights, with blocks oriented to provide more residents with scenic views of the Southern Ridges and the coast.
Additionally, Berlayar will be a car-lite estate, with walking and cycling networks. Most homes will be within a 10-minute walk from the Labrador Park and Telok Blangah MRT stations, says HDB.
The first Build-To-Order (BTO) project at Berlayar will be launched for sale next month as part of the October 2025 BTO exercise. Berlayar Residences will offer 870 units of two-room flexi, three-room and four-room flats. There will also be 200 public rental flats.
Artist’s impression of playgrounds at Berlaya Residences (Picture: HDB)
Eugene Lim, key executive officer at ERA Singapore, believes the flats at Berlayar Residences are likely to be classified as Prime, given their location in a mature estate and proximity to key central locations. He estimates prices of four-room flats at Berlayar Residences could start at around $500,000 to $550,000 before grants. “With the increase in subsidy clawback rates introduced in the July 2025 BTO launch, we should expect a clawback rate of around 11-12% on these upcoming flats,” he adds.
Lim foresees the flats receiving a robust response, noting that BTO projects in Bukit Merah launched in July, including Prime project Alexandra Peaks, saw a healthy application rate. “We can anticipate this demand continuing in October, especially as unsuccessful applicants for Alexandra Peaks may try their luck with another Bukit Merah project.”
He also predicts two-room flexi flats at Berlayar Residence could prove popular among single applicants. “Due to its unique location, which combines city-fringe convenience with a coastal view, it could become a popular choice for singles, who may find the location suits their lifestyles.”
This version of article written by Atiqah Mokhtar and first appeared at EdgeProp Singapore.
Artist’s impression of Berlayar estate (Picture: HDB)