Good news: HDB 2-room Flexi BTO flats across all launches in Singapore can now be purchased by singles. This new development on 2-room Flexi BTO eligibility that determines who can buy a BTO 2-room Flexi just kicked in from H2 2024 — yay!
And no… 2-room Flexi BTOs are not just for the elderly. You’ll see 2-room Flexi flats listed at almost every new BTO launch but they tend to have a lower application rate than the usual 3- to or 5-room (if any) BTO flats, which are larger and more popular with households.
Do also note that the design layouts of HDB 2-room Flexi BTO flats tend to differ from those of typical, larger BTO flats. This is due to the HDB 2-room BTO flats being built for a different target market (like the elderly, who purchase these 2-room BTO flats on a short lease).
Interested in getting a HDB 2-room Flexi BTO flat? Read on to find out more about this HDB flat type, what sort of design layout they have, and who are eligible to buy these units.
HDB 2-room Flexi BTO Flats: Who Are They Made For?
HDB 2-room Flexi BTO flats are typically meant for single-person households or the elderly. They could also accommodate a couple or a small family. Anything more, truth be told, could feel too cramped, given that the internal floor area for a 2-room Flexi flat is around 36 sqm or 45 sqm, depending on the design layout selected.
A HDB 2-room Flexi flat comprises one bedroom, one bathroom, a living/dining area, kitchen, and household shelter. Sounds like a great bachelor(ette) pad, right?
The main target audience is actually the elderly, hence the “flexi” in the name, which refers to the short-lease scheme mentioned above. Those eligible for the short-lease 2-room Flexi HDB scheme are Singapore citizens aged 55 years and above. They can opt for a shorter lease, from 15 to 45 years in five-year increments. This must be able to last all buyers and their spouses until at least age 95.
Younger buyers who want to purchase a 2-room Flexi BTO direct from HDB will have to get the full 99-year lease.
No worries, young singles or couples looking to buy a 2-room Flexi HDB BTO can renovate their unit to their heart’s desire. Only seniors who are on the short-lease package will have additional components such as lighting, window grilles, built-in kitchen cabinets with hood, hob, sink, tap, dish drying rack, built-in wardrobe, water heater, tiling and so on all done for them. They only need to install the aircon and shift their furniture in.
Who is eligible to buy a 2-room BTO flat, you ask? Well, these are the following groups of buyers:
- Couples or family nuclei
- Singles aged 35 and older
- Single parents aged 21 and older
- Couples with non-citizen spouse
- Joint singles
- Orphaned siblings
With the criteria for limiting singles to only 2-room Flexi flats in non-mature estates removed as of H2 2024, the sky’s the limit and this flat type may see renewed appeal across all groups.
2-room HDB Resale Flats for Sale Under $350,000
With news about million-dollar flats breaking new market records, resale flat prices rising and inflation increasing our cost of living, the 2-room Flexi flats could be a new economical option for singles (especially since they cannot share cost with a partner), young couples or small families.
However, if time is of the essence, the usual HDB balloting route is all up to luck. Even if you successfully bid for a flat, you will need to wait for your new 2-room Flexi BTO flat to be built. Therefore, do also consider an HDB resale flat, where you will find the more affordable options in non-mature HDB estates or those already halfway through their 99-year lease.
Check out these 2-room HDB resale flats you can get for $350,000 and below:
| 2-room HDB resale flat address | TOP Year | Price |
| 450A Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 | 2017 | $350,000 |
| 120 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh | 1967 | $350,000 |
| 76 Telok Blangah Drive | 1977 | $348,000 |
| 48 Lower Delta Road | 1964 | $340,000 |
| 514 Bedok North Avenue 2 | 1978 | $318,000 |
| 459 Yishun Avenue 11 | 2012 | $318,000 |
| 112 Commonwealth Crescent | 1964 | $290,000 |
| 51 Circuit Road | 1965 | $268,000 |
Note: All listings were available at the time of writing. Due to the nature of property listings, these advertisements may be taken down at any time.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 450A Bukit Batok West Avenue 6: $350,000
Just received its TOP in 2017, this 2-room Flexi flat in Bukit Batok recently fulfilled its Minimum Occupancy Period in 2022. While living in the west of Singapore is not for everyone, this is a peaceful non-mature estate that is connected to the Bukit Batok MRT via a 12-minute walk.
Residents are also close to green lungs such as the Jurong Lake District, and the upcoming Jurong Region Line will soon connect commuters to main transport nodes with ease from 2027. The unit in question also enjoys natural air ventilation, a square layout for efficient furniture placement, and does not have afternoon sun.
View this 2-room HDB at 450A Bukit Batok West Avenue 6 or search for other Bukit Batok HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 120 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh: $350,000
Finding a 2-room flat in central Singapore at $350,000 is a steal, especially when it is well-maintained, clean and all ready for light renovation or immediate move-in like this unit at 120 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh. It may have been built in the 1960s, but the interior certainly doesn’t show its age.
As for convenience, residents enjoy all the amenities of the mature estate of Toa Payoh. This 2-room HDB flat is also on a high floor, and just 370m from Braddell MRT, on the North South Line. Getting to other MRT stations such as Toa Payoh MRT station (and visiting HDB Hub) or Caldecott MRT station on the Circle/Thomson-East Coast Line is about 10 minutes on foot.
View this 2-room HDB at 120 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh or search for other Toa Payoh HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 76 Telok Blangah Drive: $348,000
Who knew staying close to Sentosa could be affordable? This 2-room flat in Telok Blangah is not only close to our favourite leisure island, but residents also benefit from the proximity to HarbourFront Centre, VivoCity shopping mall, Alexandra Retail Centre and the heartland Telok Blangah Mall.
This cosy apartment is about 44 sqm, which is perfect for a singleton or couple/small family. Nearby schools include Star Learners @ Telok Blangah and there is also the ISS International School a 15-minute walk away. Over at the next street, there is also a FairPrice for all your grocery needs.
View this 2-room HDB at 76 Telok Blangah Drive or search for other Telok Blangah HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 48 Lower Delta Road: $340,000
Tiong Bahru is yet another coveted area, for its charm, hipster eateries and nostalgic foodie haunts. It is also centrally located, with easy access to town, the Central Business District, and even to the Singapore General Hospital.
This homely 2-room HDB flat is located at 48 Lower Delta Road, just seven minutes’ walk from Tiong Bahru MRT station on the East-West Line. Nearby, amenities include Tiong Bahru Market, Tiong Bahru Plaza, as well as Kumon, My First Skool, Gan Eng Seng Primary School, CHIJ (Kellock), Radin Mas Primary School and more.
View this 2-room HDB at 48 Lower Delta Road or search for other Tiong Bahru HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 514 Bedok North Avenue 2: $318,000
This HDB 2-room flat is a short walk to Bedok Reservoir MRT station, on the Downtown Line, as well as an 11 minutes’ walk from Bedok MRT station on the East West Line. What makes this place special is that it is a corner corridor unit, especially the master bedroom, which is located right at the end with privacy.
As for amenities, there are various supermarkets within 1km. Families with children will also be happy to note that schools in the vicinity include Fengshan Primary School, Yu Neng Primary School, Red Swastika School, Damai Primary/Secondary School, and Bedok Green Secondary School.
View this 2-room HDB at 514 Bedok North Avenue 2 or search for other Bedok HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 459 Yishun Avenue 11: $318,000
If you want to stay in the heart of the action, this 2-room HDB flat at 459 Yishun Avenue 11 could just be the right home for you.
A “young” flat that received its TOP in 2013, this quiet unit also boasts convenience. It is close to amenities such as NTUC FairPrice, Yishun Park Hawker (lots of yummy food by young hawkers), Wisteria Mall, North Point and even the Woodlands Regional Centre, which also houses a library. Notable schools within 1km include Northbrooks Secondary School and Naval Base Primary School.
View this 2-room HDB at 459 Yishun Avenue 11 or search for other Yishun HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 112 Commonwealth Crescent: $290,000
This 2-room HDB flat in Commonwealth exudes nostalgia as it was built in the 1960s, but the original layout means that renovation is easier. What matters more is that this unit is bright and breezy, well-ventilated and has a spacious and efficient layout. The friendly neighbours are another bonus.
Convenience is also key, with Commonwealth MRT station on the East West Line (just one stop from Buona Vista interchange) just nine minutes’ walk from the block. Queensway, Alexandra IKEA, Holland Village, Star Vista and delicious food at Commonwealth Crescent Matket (255m) are also major draws.
View this 2-room HDB at 112 Commonwealth Crescent or search for other Commonwealth HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
2-room HDB Resale Flat at 51 Circuit Road: $268,000
Speaking of independence, this 2-room HDB resale flat at 51 Circuit Road was built in 1965, the year Singapore became a sovereign republic. Currently, this unit is the lowest priced 2-room HDB resale flat on PropertyGuru.
In itself, Circuit Road is a central location with good transport links. This unit in question is about 630m from Mattar MRT station on the Downtown Line, close to Geylang and the MacPherson area. Circuit Road is also known for its affordable hawker centres and wet market, which is a boon for residents living here.
View this 2-room HDB at 51 Circuit Road or search for other Geylang HDB flats for sale on PropertyGuru.
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