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BTO Oct 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know

PropertyGuru Editorial Team
BTO Oct 2025: What Homebuyers Need to Know
The October 2025 BTO sales exercise saw strong demand with a total of 31,095 applications for 9,144 flats, resulting in an overall application rate of about 3.4 times. Demand remains robust, especially for first-timer families, whose median oct BTO application rate ranges from 1.1 to 1.7, offering many a good chance to secure a flat.
In contrast, second-timer families saw a higher median rate of 14.8, reflecting increased allocation for this group since July 2025. Prime location flats in Bukit Merah and Bishan, such as the Berlayar Residences and Bishan Terraces, drew strong interest with HDB BTO application rates reaching up to 4.4 times.
Despite strong demand, OCT BTO application rates for most flat types have been lower than in 2024, partly due to the expanded BTO supply and the increased diversity of locations offered.

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October 2025 BTO Launch Highlights

  • HDB launched 9,144 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats across 10 projects in eight towns in October 2025, marking the most significant flat supply for the year.
  • Towns covered include:
    • Ang Mo Kio
    • Bedok
    • Bishan
    • Bukit Merah (including Greater Southern Waterfront and Jalan Bukit Merah)
    • Jurong East
    • Sengkang (featured the fifth Community Care Apartment (CCA) project for seniors)
    • Toa Payoh / Mount Pleasant Crest
    • Yishun (Chencharu and Ring Road)
  • Many project sites are conveniently located near MRT stations, including the upcoming Mount Pleasant MRT Station (TE10) and Jurong Town Hall MRT Station (JE7, Jurong Region Line, under construction).
  • The October launch offered a mix of Prime, Plus, and Standard flat projects, reflecting HDB’s commitment to meeting diverse homebuyer needs and budgets.
  • Notably, subsidy recovery rates for Prime flats, such as Berlayar Residences in Bukit Merah, are higher (around 14%), indicating a premium product with more extended Minimum Occupation Periods (MOPs).
  • This launch exercise did not include any Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, unlike previous launches in the year.
  • The strong supply in this launch contributed to the total of 19,723 BTO flats released by HDB in 2025, surpassing 2024’s total BTO flat supply.
  • First-timer families experienced median application rates of 1.1 to 1.7 across most flat types, indicating a relatively moderate level of competition compared to past years.
The October 2025 sales exercise launched across eight towns, offering a total of 9,144 flats across 10 projects. Here’s the breakdown of each project site, the number of units available, and their potential classification:
Ang Mo Kio
1,420
Standard
Bedok
850
Standard
Bishan
530
Plus
Bukit Merah (Greater Southern Waterfront)
870
Prime
Bukit Merah (Jalan Bukit Merah)
1,020
Plus
Jurong East (Teban Gardens)
620
Standard
Sengkang (Fernvale, includes CCA)
1,030
Standard
Toa Payoh / Mount Pleasant
1,350
Prime
Yishun (Chencharu)
810
Standard
Yishun (Ring Road)
560
Standard
Total
9,060
The October 2025 launch marked the year’s most significant flat supply. It continued HDB’s efforts to meet diverse homebuyer needs with a mix of Standard, Plus, and Prime flats, including the fifth Community Care Apartment (CCA) project for seniors. Many projects are conveniently located near upcoming MRT stations, such as Mount Pleasant (TE10) and Jurong Town Hall (JE7).
The official total of 9,144 flats has been confirmed by HDB and government sources, replacing earlier estimates that totalled around 9,060 units. The updated figure reflects minor adjustments in unit counts made as project details were finalised closer to the launch date.

HDB BTO October 2025 Project Details Highlights

Here’s a closer look at each project site in the HDB BTO Oct 2025 launch, with key details on location, amenities, schools, and unit mix.

1. Bukit Merah – Greater Southern Waterfront (870 Units – Expected Prime Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationTelok Blangah MRT station (CC28)
Labrador Park MRT station (CC27)
HarbourFront MRT station (NE1/CC29)
Nearby amenitiesLabrador Nature Reserve
Mount Faber Park, VivoCity
HarbourFront Centre
Nearby schoolsCHIJ St Theresa’s Convent
Radin Mas Primary School
Shelton College International (nearby private institution)
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 320 units
Three-room: 80 units
Four-room: 470 units
Total: 870 units
Location of Bukit Merah, Greater Southern Waterfront BTO Oct 2025 flats near Telok Blangah MRT
Source: HDB
The Bukit Merah project marks the first Build-To-Order (BTO) launch in the Greater Southern Waterfront, an emerging district envisioned to become a significant residential and lifestyle hub by 2025.
Residents benefit from panoramic sea views, green corridors linking to Mount Faber and Labrador Nature Reserve, and convenient access to the Central Business District (CBD) via the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and West Coast Highway.
Comprising approximately 870 flats and expected to fall under the Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, the project is likely to see strong demand due to the limited availability of public housing in such a premium city-fringe area, despite having fewer nearby schools compared to other mature estates.

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2. Toa Payoh – Mount Pleasant (1,350 Units – Likely Prime Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationsCaldecott MRT station (CC17/TE9)

Toa Payoh MRT station (NS19)

Mount Pleasant MRT station (TE10)
Nearby amenitiesToa Payoh Polyclinic (upcoming)
SAFRA Toa Payoh
Toa Payoh West Community Club
Toa Payoh HDB Hub
Singapore Polo Club
Nearby schoolsCHIJ Primary School (Toa Payoh)
CHIJ Secondary School (Toa Payoh)
SJI International
Raffles Institution
Raffles Girls’ School
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 540 units
Three-room: 100 units
Four-room: 710 units
Total: 1,350 units
Location of the Toa Payoh HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Thomson Road and Mount Pleasant Road near the future Mount Pleasant MRT.
Source: HDB
The Toa Payoh BTO is among the most anticipated launches of Oct BTO 2025, offering a rare central location with direct access to Caldecott, Toa Payoh, and the upcoming Mount Pleasant MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line. With its Prime classification expected, competition for units is likely to be intense.

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3. Bishan (530 Units – Expected Plus Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationBishan MRT station (NS17/CC15)
Marymount MRT station (CC16)
Nearby amenities
Junction 8
Bishan Public Library
Bishan Sports Hall & Swimming Complex
Bishan Community Club
Neighbourhood parks
Nearby schools
Guangyang Primary School
Guangyang Secondary School
Raffles Institution
Raffles Girls’ School
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 130 units
Three-room: 110 units
Four-room: 290 units
Total: 530 units
Location of the Bishan HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Bishan Street 13 and Braddell Road near Bishan MRT and Junction 8.
Source: HDB
Bishan returns to the BTO line-up after more than four years, with the October 2025 site located on the former grounds of Guangyang Primary School. Its central location offers seamless access to Bishan MRT (NS17/CC15), Junction 8, and a full range of town amenities.
With only 530 units, competition is expected to be stiff, especially among families drawn to nearby top schools, like Raffles Institution and Junior College. Its city-fringe setting also adds long-term resale appeal, despite the potential 10-year MOP.

Looking for a spacious home in a prime heartland area?

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4. Bukit Merah – Jalan Bukit Merah (1,020 Units – Likely Plus Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationRedhill MRT station (EW18)
Tiong Bahru MRT station (EW17)
Nearby amenitiesBukit Merah Town Centre
Tiong Bahru Plaza
Delta Sports Hall
Henderson Community Club
Redhill Market & Food Centre
Nearby schools
Gan Eng Seng Primary School
Gan Eng Seng Secondary School
Bukit Merah Secondary School
Zhangde Primary School
Unit mix
Two-room Flexi: 410 units
Four-room: 610 units
Total: 1,020 units
Location of the Jalan Bukit Merah HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Henderson Road and Redhill MRT.
Source: HDB
The Jalan Bukit Merah site is near the Redhill and Tiong Bahru MRT stations, providing residents with easy access to markets, food centres, and community facilities. A preschool within the project adds daily convenience.
With over 1,000 flats, it offers a larger supply than many other launches. Demand is expected to remain strong due to its central location, established amenities, and proximity to the CBD.

Looking for a convenient home near the city centre?

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5. Ang Mo Kio (1,420 Units: Likely Standard Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationYio Chu Kang MRT station (NS15)
Nearby amenitiesAng Mo Kio Polyclinic
Public Library
Mayflower Shopping and Food Centre
neighbourhood parks
Supermarket
eating house
Four shops (within the project)
Nearby schoolsMayflower Primary School
Anderson Primary School
Yio Chu Kang Secondary School
Presbyterian High School
Anderson Serangoon Junior College
Nanyang Polytechnic
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 430 units
Three-room: 130 units
Four-room: 860 units
Total: 1,420 units
Location of the Ang Mo Kio HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5 and Ang Mo Kio Street 64 near Yio Chu Kang MRT.
Source: HDB
The October 2025 Ang Mo Kio BTO site, located along Avenue 5, adds to the town’s limited new supply, following last year’s Central Trio @ AMK. It offers two-room Flexi, three-room, and four-room flats, but no five-room units.
With strong amenities, schools, and transport links, demand is expected to be high, especially among families seeking proximity to parents.

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6. Bedok (850 Units – Expected Standard Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationBedok North MRT station (DT29)
Bedok MRT station (EW5)
Nearby amenitiesHeartbeat@Bedok (sports centre, library, polyclinic)
Bedok Mall
Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre
Neighbourhood parks
Nearby schoolsEast Coast Primary School (next to the site)
Damai Primary School
Fengshan Primary School
Red Swastika School
Yu Neng Primary School
Opera Estate Primary School
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 190 units
Three-room: 80 units
Four-room: 290 units
Five-room: 260 units
Three-Gen: 30 units
Total: 850 units
Location of the Bedok HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Bedok North Road and Bedok North MRT near Pan-Island Expressway
Source: HDB
The October 2025 Bedok BTO site in Chai Chee offers one of the broadest unit mixes, with rare five-room and three-generation flats in a mature estate.
Located next to East Coast Primary School, the site is highly convenient for families with young children. Its proximity to Heartbeat@Bedok, a local community space, also ensures access to a full range of amenities within a mature neighbourhood.

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7. Jurong East – Teban Gardens (620 Units – Likely Standard Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationJurong Town Hall MRT station (JE7)
Nearby amenities
Ayer Rajah Community Club
Pandan Reservoir
Teban Place, International Business Park
Jurong Lake District (future growth hub)
Nearby schoolsCommonwealth Secondary School
Jurong Primary School
Yuhua Secondary School
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 140 units
Three-room: 100 units
Four-room: 210 units
Five-room: 140 units
Three-Gen: 30 units
Total: 620 units
Location of the Teban Gardens Jurong East HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Jurong Town Hall Road and Teban Gardens Road.
Source: HDB
The Jurong East BTO project at Teban Gardens is located beside Pandan Reservoir, offering selected units scenic waterfront views. Although set away from the town centre, residents will benefit from the upcoming Jurong Town Hall MRT station (JE7), linking them to Tengah, Jurong Lake District, and Choa Chu Kang. A preschool and Residents’ Network Centre within the project further enhances its appeal for families.

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8. Sengkang (1,030 Units – Standard Model with Community Care Apartments)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT / LRT stations
Kupang LRT station (SW3)
Thanggam LRT station (SW4)
Farmway LRT station (SW2)
Nearby amenitiesSengkang Riverside Park, Sengkang Community Club (integrated with Sports Centre)
Anchorvale Village (shops and services)
Neighbourhood eateries
Nearby schools
Sengkang Green Primary School
Springdale Primary School
Fern Green Primary School
Nan Chiau Primary and Secondary Schools
Unit mixCommunity Care Apartments: 200 units
Two-room Flexi: 100 units
Four-room: 370 units
Five-room: 360 units
Total: 1,030 units
Location of the Fernvale Sengkang HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Fernvale Street and Sengkang West Drive near Kupang LRT.
Source: HDB
The Sengkang project in Fernvale features a mix of family-sized units alongside Community Care Apartments (CCAs), catering to seniors seeking independent living with access to integrated care services. With three LRT stations nearby and links to the Sengkang MRT station (NE16, North-East Line), connectivity across the estate is strong.
Given Sengkang’s track record of high HDB BTO application rates and the inclusion of CCAs, demand is expected from both young families and seniors seeking long-term housing security.

A comfortable home in a vibrant community awaits.

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9. Yishun – Chencharu (810 Units – Likely Standard Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationKhatib MRT station (NS14)
Nearby amenities
Khatib Polyclinic
SAFRA Yishun Country Club
Yishun Swimming Complex
Yishun Park Hawker Centre
Wisteria Mall
Nearby schoolsPeiying Primary School
Naval Base Secondary School
Chung Cheng High School (Yishun)
Northland Primary School
Yishun Innova Junior College
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 230 units
Three-room: 80 units
Four-room: 270 units
Five-room: 230 units
Total: 810 units
Location of the Yishun HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Yishun Avenue 2 and Lorong Chencharu near Khatib MRT.
Source: HDB
The Yishun BTO at Chencharu is conveniently located near Khatib MRT (NS14) and is in a growing neighbourhood with expanding amenities.
With a good mix of flat sizes and nearby recreation options, such as Yishun Park and SAFRA, it appeals to families seeking affordable homes in the North under the Standard model.

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10. Yishun – Ring Road (560 Units – Likely Standard Model)

FeatureDetails
Nearest MRT stationYishun MRT station (NS13)
Nearby amenitiesJunction Nine Mall
Yishun Polyclinic
Yishun Public Library
Northpoint City
Yishun Park and Park Connector
Nearby schoolsNorthland Secondary School
Yishun Primary School
Yishun Town Secondary School
Huamin Primary School
North View Primary School
Unit mixTwo-room Flexi: 400 units
Four-room: 160 units
Total: 560 units
Location of the Yishun HDB BTO Oct 2025 flats, bounded by Yishun Avenue 8 and Yishun Street 42 near Junction Nine.
Source: HDB
This Yishun Ring Road site is smaller compared to the Chencharu launch, offering only two-room Flexi and four-room units. A senior care centre and preschool are planned, while proximity to Yishun MRT Station (NS13) and Northpoint City ensures convenience despite limited flat supply.

A cosy home in Yishun Ring Road could be yours.

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Estimated Price Applicants Can Expect for Oct BTO 2025

HDB will release official prices only at the October 2025 launch, but past BTOs and resale prices offer useful benchmarks. Applicants need a valid HFE letter by 15 September 2025, as the e-Service will be paused during the eight-day application period.
Bedok – Ping Yi Court
Two-room Flexi
From $201,000
From $81,000
Three-room
From $353,000
From $248,000
Four-room
From $498,000
From $418,000
Five-room
From $715,000
From $660,000
Three-Gen
From $782,000
From $727,000
Jurong East – Teban Heights
Two-room Flexi
From $145,000
From $25,000
Three-room
From $254,000
From $149,000
Four-room
From $397,000
From $317,000
Five-room
From $576,000
From $521,000
Three-Gen
From $613,000
From $558,000
Sengkang – Fernvale Plains
CCA+ (30-year lease)
From $88,000
From $5,000 *
Two-room Flexi
From $162,000
From $42,000
Four-room
From $344,000
From $264,000
Five-room
From $466,000
From $411,000
Yishun – Yishun Glade / Chencharu Grove
Two-room Flexi
From $132,000
From $12,000
Three-room
From $295,000
From $190,000
Four-room
From $343,000
From $263,000
Five-room
From $510,000
From $455,000
Plus Project – Ang Mo Kio (Oak Ville @ AMK)
Two-room Flexi
From $194,000
From $74,000
Three-room
From $340,000
From $250,000
Four-room
From $514,000
From $459,000
Prime Project – Bishan (Bishan Terraces)
Two-room Flexi
From $229,000
From $109,000
Three-room
From $408,000
From $318,000
Four-room
From $543,000
From $488,000
Prime Project – Bukit Merah (Redhill Peaks / Berlayar Residences)
Two-room Flexi
From $183,000
From $63,000
Three-room
From $420,000
From $330,000
Four-room
From $541,000
From $486,000
Prime Project – Toa Payoh (Mount Pleasant Crest)
Two-room Flexi
From $209,000
From $89,000
Three-room
From $411,000
From $321,000
Four-room
From $558,000
From $503,000
Important Note: The price ranges provided here are only estimates based on past BTO launches and resale market trends. The Housing & Development Board (HDB) will release official prices at the October 2025 launch.
Still deciding on your next home?
If the October 2025 BTO projects don’t align with your timeline or needs, consider exploring the Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) launch or browsing resale HDB listings for move-in-ready options.

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Planning for the October 2025 BTO Launch?

If you’re eyeing a flat in the October 2025 exercise, apply for your HDB Flat Eligibility (HFE) letter early to avoid last-minute delays. This ensures you know your financing options and grant eligibility before the application window opens.
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