The HDB BTO May 2023 launch will feature about 5,480 units in four housing estates, including mature estates Bedok, Kallang/Whampoa, and Serangoon, and non-mature estate Tengah.
This upcoming BTO launch is shaping up to be an exciting one. 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 the upcoming May 2023 BTO launch.
HDB BTO May 2023 Launch Overview
| Estate | Number of BTO flats available |
| Bedok | About 1,630 |
| Kallang/Whampoa | About 570 |
| Serangoon | About 330 |
| Tengah | About 2,950 |
Of the three mature estates, the May 2023 Kallang/Whampoa BTO launch enjoys the most highly-sought after location; it is located right beside Little India MRT station. But the Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO launch runs the risk of falling under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model.
This could divert interest towards the other two mature estates, Bedok and Serangoon, both popular neighbourhoods in their own right. The Bedok May 2023 BTO site is close to Tanah Merah MRT station and close to many choice schools. Meanwhile, the Serangoon May 2023 BTO site is within walking distance of Chomp Chomp Food Centre and the Serangoon Gardens area.
Those who are more budget-conscious can bid for the upcoming May 2023 Tengah BTO flats. There will be a huge supply of about 2,950 units spread over two sites.
Bedok May 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Bedok HDB BTO May 2023 project | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| 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 BTO May 2023 Map
Despite its distance from the Bedok neighbourhood centre, the Bedok May 2023 BTO launch is likely to still be quite sought-after.
What makes the upcoming Bedok BTO launch 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 May 2023 launch will offer about 1,630 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 May 2023 BTO site is a 13-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 in the Changi Business Park area via the East-West Line.
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Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Kallang/Whampoa HDB BTO May 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Farrer Park Road and Dorset Road |
| Types of BTO flats available | 3-room and 4-room flats |
| Starting prices | TBA |
| 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 |
Kallang/Whampoa BTO May 2023 Map
About 570 3-room and 4-room units will be launched in the Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO site. The upcoming 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 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 Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO site will fall under the PLH model and take a longer time to be built (judging by the completion times of the recent Kallang/Whampoa Feb 2023 BTO launches).
These factors may deter some younger couples who want their own place sooner, rather than later, from applying. Also, the absence of 5-room units 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 Kallang/Whampoa May 2023 BTO flats due to their attractive location.
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Serangoon May 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Serangoon HDB BTO May 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Yio Chu Kang Road, Serangoon North Avenue 1 |
| Types of BTO flats available | 4-room and 5-room flats |
| Starting prices | TBA |
| 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 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 May 2023 Serangoon 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 upcoming Serangoon BTO launch is going to be a tiny one, consisting of just 330 4-room and 5-room 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 May 2023 BTO project will be 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.
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Tengah May 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Tengah HDB BTO May 2023 project | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| 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 |
Tengah BTO May 2023 Map
Tengah May 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Tengah HDB BTO May 2023 project | TBA |
| 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 | TBA |
| 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 |
Tengah May 2023 BTO Map
In the May 2023 BTO exercise, a huge batch of 2,950 flats across all flat types will be launched at two sites in Tengah.
The first site with be 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 second site will be on 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
The wait time for these upcoming 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 Flat (SBF) unit.
How to Apply for a BTO Flat in Singapore?
For an introduction to applying for an HDB BTO flat in Singapore, watch our video above.
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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