The upcoming August 2023 BTO launch will feature about 6,760 BTO flats across four estates, including mature estates Kallang/Whampoa (three BTO sites) and Queenstown, and non-mature estates Chua Chu Kang and Tengah.
If past BTO launches are any indicator, the Kallang/Whampoa and Queenstown August 2023 BTO projects may be launched under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model.
Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming August 2023 BTO projects!
Upcoming Aug 2023 BTO Launch Overview
| Estate | Number of BTO flats |
| Choa Chu Kang | About 1,870 |
| Kallang/Whampoa | About 2,910 across three sites |
| Queenstown | About 970 |
| Tengah | About 1,010 |
The Kallang/Whampoa and Queenstown August 2023 BTO projects enjoy the most accessibility to the city centre. Despite the likelihood of these BTO projects being under the PLH model, they may still see high application rates.
Similarly, the Choa Chu Kang August 2023 BTO project is likely to be well-received by applicants due to the estate being a fairly established one with a good mix of existing amenities.
The Tengah August 2023 BTO project, on the other hand, will appeal mainly to young couples and families the area is still undergoing intensive development and does not have any established amenities yet.
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Apply for a BTO Flat in 2023
Do note that there are several changes to applying for a BTO flat that will come into effect from the August 2023 BTO launch onwards.
Upcoming Aug 2023 BTO Launch: Changes to the BTO Application Process
1. If You Reject Your BTO Ballot
First-timer BTO applicants who reject their BTO ballots will be considered second-timer applicants for a year. In their second BTO application, if they reject another BTO ballot, they won’t be able to apply for a BTO flat in the following year.
2. New HDB Priority Scheme for First-timer Parents and Married Couples
The Family and Parenthood Priority Scheme (FPPS) will officially replace the Parenthood Priority Scheme (PPS). This change will include a new applicant priority subset, the First-timer (Parents and Married Couples) category, also known as FT(PMC). Up to 40% of BTO flats will be reserved for eligible FT(PMC) applicants.
Eligible FT(PMC) applicants must meet these criteria:
- Be in a family with at least one Singapore Citizen child who is 18 years old and below, or married couples below 40 years old
- Have never owned or sold a residential property
- Have not booked a BTO or Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) unit in the past five years before their HDB flat application
3. Additional BTO Ballot Chances for Unsuccessful FT(PMC) Applicants
To help FT(PMC) applicants who failed to secure a BTO ballot after multiple applications to a non-mature estate, they will also get one additional chance per subsequent application.
4. All BTO Applicants Must Apply for the HFE Letter
All applicants will need to apply for a valid HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter before submitting their BTO application. This streamlines your HDB flat eligibility, CPF Housing Grant eligibility, and HDB loan eligibility checks into one step on the HDB Flat Portal.
Do note that HDB will take up to 21 working days to send you a valid HFE letter, so make sure you apply for it in time for the August 2023 BTO launch!
Choa Chu Kang Aug 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Choa Chu Kang HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Woodlands Road |
| Types of BTO flats | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and 3Gen |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Bukit Panjang MRT station |
| Nearest amenities | Bukit Panjang Plaza, Bukit Panjang Polytechnic, Choa Chu Kang Community Club, Junction 10, Senja-Cashew Community Club, and Teck Whye Shopping Centre |
| Nearby schools | Choa Chu Kang Secondary School, Jurong Pioneer Junior College, Teck Whye Primary School, West Spring Secondary School, and West View Primary School |
Choa Chu Kang BTO Aug 2023 Map
About 1,870 Choa Chu Kang August 2203 BTO flats will be launched along Woodlands Road. All BTO flat types will be available in this upcoming BTO project, including 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and 3Gen flats.
The Choa Chu Kang August 2023 BTO project will occupy a huge site about a 15-minute walk from Bukit Panjang MRT station, depending on the block. You can be taken to the Central Business District (CBD) via the Downtown Line (DTL) in about 30 minutes.
One of the Choa Chu Kang August 2023 BTO project’s biggest selling points is its proximity to nature. Sungei Pang Sua runs the length of this BTO project, and so far it looks like some residents will enjoy unblocked views of the waterfront. There are also two park connectors, the Pang Sua Park Connector and the Bukit Panjang Park Connector, that run parallel to the HDB flats along Sungei Pang Sua and Woodlands Road.
In terms of location, the Choa Chu Kang August 2023 BTO project is actually located closer to the Bukit Panjang neighbourhood and is thus near amenities such as Bukit Panjang Plaza. It also enjoys easy access by road, bus or MRT train to the Upper Bukit Timah area via Upper Bukit Timah Road, including malls such as HillV2 and the Rail Mall.
Overall, this is a fairly good site if you don’t mind living in the northwest of Singapore, thanks to Bukit Panjang MRT station being within walking distance and the proximity of established amenities in Bukit Panjang and Upper Bukit Timah.
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Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Site 1 Map
Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Review: Site 1
| Name of the Kallang/Whampoa HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Jalan Tenteram |
| Types of BTO flats available | 3-room and 4-room |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Boon Keng MRT station |
| Nearest amenities | Balestier Plaza, Balestier Point, SAFRA (Toa Payoh), Shaw Plaza, The Venue Shoppes, Toa Payoh Public Library, Toa Payoh Sports Hall, Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Zhongshan Mall, and The Poiz Centre |
| Nearby schools | Bendemeer Primary School, Hong Wen School, SJI International School, St. Andrew’s Junior School, St. Andrew’s Secondary School, and St. Joseph’s Institution Junior |
In the Kallang/Whampoa August 2023 BTO project, there’ll be not one, not two, but three BTO sites available to apply for. It has not been revealed which of these, if any, will fall under the PLH model, but it is likely that at least one will.
There are two Kallang/Whampoa August 2023 BTO sites that are located quite near each other. One is bounded by Jalan Tenteram (“the Jalan Tenteram site”), about a 21-minute walk from Boon Keng MRT station. It will consist of about 1,040 3-room and 4-room BTO flats.
Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Site 2 Map
Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Review: Site 2
| Name of the Kallang/Whampoa HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Jalan Rajah and Kim Keat Road |
| Types of BTO flats available | 2-room Flexi and 4-room |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Toa Payoh MRT station |
| Nearest amenities | Balestier Plaza, Balestier Point, SAFRA (Toa Payoh), Shaw Plaza, Toa Payoh Public Library, Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Zhongshan Mall, and Toa Payoh Sports Hall |
| Nearby schools | Bendemeer Primary School, Hong Wen School, SJI International School, St. Andrew’s Junior School, St. Andrew’s Secondary School, and St. Joseph’s Institution Junior |
The second Kallang/Whampoa August 2023 BTO site is bounded by Jalan Rajah and Kim Keat Road (“the Jalan Rajah Site”). It is about a 13-minute walk from Toa Payoh MRT station and will consist of 730 units of 2-room Flexi and 4-room BTO flats.
The first and second Kallang/Whampoa August 2023 BTO sites are closer to the Toa Payoh and Potong Pasir end of Kallang/Whampoa and thus have access to Toa Payoh Central’s many eateries and amenities, including Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Toa Payoh Sports Hall, and Toa Payoh Public Library. They also enjoy easy access to the many eateries on Balestier Road.
Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Site 3 Map
Kallang/Whampoa Aug 2023 BTO Review: Site 3
| Name of the Kallang/Whampoa HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Geylang Road, Kallang Airport Way, and Kallang Airport Drive |
| Types of BTO flats available | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, and 4-room |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Kallang MRT station |
| Nearest amenities | Geylang West Community Club, Kallang Netball Centre, Kallang Riverside Park, Kallang Squash & Tennis Centre, Kallang Wave Mall, Leisure Park Kallang, Singapore Indoor Stadium, and Singapore Sports Club |
| Nearby schools | Bendemeer Primary School, Dunman High School, and Hong Wen School |
The third Kallang/Whampoa 2023 August BTO site is bounded by Geylang Road, Kallang Airport Way, and Kallang Airport Drive (“the Geylang site”). This is the most central of the three sites, at just a six-minute walk from Kallang MRT station. It will consist of about 1,140 2-room Flexi, 3-room, and 4-room BTO flats.
The third Kallang/Whampoa August 2023 BTO site is located within walking distance of Kallang’s many sporting amenities such as Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang Squash & Tennis Centre, Kallang Netball Centre, Leisure Park Kallang, and Kallang Wave Mall, with their many eateries and sporting facilities (e.g. ice skating rink and rock climbing wall).
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Queenstown Aug 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Queenstown HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Commonwealth Drive and One-North Crescent |
| Types of BTO flats | 3-room and 4-room |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Commonwealth MRT station |
| Nearest amenities | Commonwealth Park, Holland Village, Queenstown Community Centre, Rochester Park, Star Vista, and Margaret Drive Hawker Centre |
| Nearby schools | Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Anglo-Chinese School (International), ESSEC Business School, Fairfield Methodist School, INSEAD, Queensway Secondary School, Tanglin Trust School, and New Town Primary School |
Queenstown BTO Aug 2023 Map
The Queenstown August 2023 BTO project will feature about 970 3-room and 4-room BTO flats in the historic Tanglin Halt area, which is undergoing redevelopment.
Although the immediate vicinity is undergoing redevelopment, the Queenstown August 2023 BTO project is likely to be oversubscribed due to its proximity to Commonwealth MRT station, which is just a four-minute walk away and offers a direct connection to the CBD in about 12 minutes.
The Queenstown August 2023 BTO project is also located within walking distance of many popular eateries and lifestyle amenities, including Holland Village, Star Vista, and Ghim Moh Market.
Parents of school-going children might be attracted to the Queenstown August 2023 BTO project’s proximity to elite schools such as ACS(I) and ACJC, while those who work at the One-North tech parks will also enjoy a short commute to work.
While the Queenstown August 2023 BTO project’s location is highly desirable, be aware that the flats might fall under the PLH model.
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Tengah Aug 2023 BTO Review
| Name of the Tengah HDB BTO August 2023 project | TBA |
| Address | Bounded by Plantation Close (u/c) and Plantation Crescent (u/c) |
| Types of BTO flats | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room |
| Price | TBA |
| Nearest MRT station | Tengah Park MRT station (opening in 2028) |
| Nearest amenities | Bukit Batok Community Club, Bukit Batok Polyclinic, West Mall, and Le Quest Shopping Mall |
| Nearby schools | Bukit Batok Secondary School, Bukit View Primary School (future) Jurong Primary School, Dulwich College (Singapore), Jurongville Secondary School, Millennia Institute, Pioneer Primary School (future), and Princess Elizabeth Primary School |
Tengah Aug 2023 BTO Map
The Tengah August 2023 BTO project is one of many recent launches in the area, which is currently undergoing development into a brand-new HDB town. About 1,010 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room BTO flats will be made available in the Tengah August 2023 BTO project.
The Tengah August 2023 BTO project will be bounded by future roads Plantation Close and Plantation Crescent, with a future MRT station, Tengah Park MRT station (opening in 2028), located right next door. Tengah Plantation and Bukit Batok West MRT stations on the Jurong Regional Line (JRL) will also be within walking distance.
At the moment, Tengah is still being developed from the ground up, so there are few established amenities to speak of. It will take a few years before businesses start to flourish, so this Tengah August 2023 BTO project is more suitable for those who don’t mind waiting and who can accept years of construction in the area.
In the early years, residents will probably have to travel to neighbouring residential areas Bukit Batok and Jurong East, which have established amenities such as West Mall, Westgate, and JEM.
Financing Your Upcoming Aug 2023 BTO Flat: Should You Choose an HDB Loan Or Bank Loan?
When you finally successfully ballot for a BTO flat, it will be time to figure out your financing arrangements as well as work out what housing grants you qualify for.
Your two options for financing are HDB loans and bank loans. If you’ve decided to go for a bank loan instead, you can compare the most competitive mortgage packages on the market using our PropertyGuru Finance mortgage comparison tool. And if you need help, just reach out to our PropertyGuru Finance Mortgage Experts for free!
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