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CNA
06-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
775 BTO flats to go on sale this month in new Sembawang North neighbourhood
Some 775 Build-To-Order flats in Sembawang North will go on sale this month. They are the first of some 8,000 public housing flats to be developed in the new neighbourhood. Sembawang Beacon is also the first BTO project to be launched in Sembawang in five years. An analyst says Sembawang Beacon may be attractive to buyers due to its shorter waiting time of three years. It also offers a wider range of unit sizes. Another says transport accessibility could be one factor for buyers to consider during this month's sales exercise. In total, some 5,500 new homes go on sale this month, across eight projects. Analysts expect estates in Bukit Merah, Clementi, and Toa Payoh to be popular. Natalie Ong with the reporting.
CNA
06-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
First Sembawang North BTO flats to go on sale in July
SINGAPORE: The first Build-to-Order (BTO) project in the new Sembawang North housing estate will be launched in the July sales exercise, said the Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Sunday (Jul 6). The Sembawang Beacon project will have 775 units on offer, with a range of flats from two-room Flexi to five-room and 3Gen, and a wait time of around three years. These units are part of around 5,500 BTO flats that will go on sale this month, including those in Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Woodlands. HDB said the upcoming project marks the first step in its plans to "transform Sembawang North". Bounded by Admiralty Link, Admiralty Lane and Canberra Road, it is in the vicinity of Sembawang MRT station, Sembawang Mart and a neighbourhood park, giving residents easy access to existing amenities and public transport, it added. Sembawang Mart comprises a supermarket, food court and retail shops, while there are also various shops and dining options nearby. Other amenities like a neighbourhood centre, a 1ha park with playgrounds and fitness stations, and a network of cycling paths and walkways will also be introduced in the future. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat said: "HDB and NParks are working closely with partner agencies to ensure that residents can enjoy convenient access to various amenities, lush green spaces, and well-connected public transport nodes." SEMBAWANG BEACON In October last year, HDB announced that Sembawang North will be a 53ha site within Sembawang town, delivering about 10,000 housing units - 8,000 BTO flats and 2,000 private housing units - when fully developed. "When fully developed, homes in Sembawang North will be well-served by a comprehensive range of amenities, green spaces, and public transport," it said on Sunday. According to HDB, Sembawang Beacon's design is inspired by the area's rich maritime heritage. It was once home to the British naval base in the 1920s, where black-and-white houses served as quarters for naval officers. "The residential blocks and drop-off porches of Sembawang Beacon are designed to incorporate elements reminiscent of these colonial houses, featuring white facades outlined by bold black frames," HDB said. "Blue accents on the block facades echo the colour of the sea, paying homage to the area's heritage." On the ground floor, black-and-white downhang screens will not only offer shade but mirror the drop blinds typically found in colonial corridors and verandahs. In addition, recreational spaces, including a playground featuring nautical motifs and elements such as a lighthouse play structure, will reflect the maritime theme. Meanwhile, the project's landscaping will "bring nature closer" to residents' doorsteps, with several green spaces such as a roof garden and an open lawn, as well as native plants "carefully selected to beautify" the environment, and attract fauna such as birds and butterflies, HDB said. Plants such as the Sembawang tree will also be planted in the common areas to create gathering places that "capture the spirit of old Singapore", it added. Additionally, features like rain gardens will be incorporated to cleanse rainwater from surface runoff. HDB said that it will continue to incorporate each town's heritage and distinct features into the planning and design of new housing areas, so that their "unique character" and identity can be preserved for future generations of Singaporeans. About 19,600 BTO flats will be launched in 2025, as part of the government's efforts to boost public housing supply and meet rising demand.
Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
First BTO project in Sembawang North to be offered in July launch
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The Sembawang Beacon project has a waiting time of three years. SINGAPORE – Some 775 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in Sembawang North will go on sale in July, making it the first project to be launched in the new housing estate. Two-room flexi, three-, four- and five-room flats, as well as three-generation units, will be on offer at the Sembawang Beacon project, which has a waiting time of three years, the Housing Board said on July 6. Bounded by Admiralty Link, Admiralty Lane and Canberra Road, the project will be near amenities such as a neighbourhood park, Sembawang MRT station and Sembawang Mart, which has a supermarket, foodcourt and shops. The design of Sembawang Beacon was inspired by the area's maritime heritage, HDB said, noting that the northern town was once home to the British Naval Base in the 1920s, where naval officers would reside in black-and-white houses. The facade of the blocks will have bold black frames, reminiscent of the colonial homes, it added. A playground in the development will also feature nautical motifs and a lighthouse play structure. The project will have green spaces such as a roof garden and an open lawn. HDB said plants of historical and traditional significance, including the Sembawang tree (Kayea ferruginea), will be planted in common areas to 'capture the spirit of old Singapore'. HDB said new amenities such as a neighbourhood centre, a 1ha park with playgrounds and fitness stations, as well as more cycling paths and walkways, are in the pipeline. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore TTSH to demolish century-old pavilion wards, keeping one as heritage marker World 'Formed to give you back your freedom': Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party Asia HIV surge in the Philippines amid poor sex education, policy gaps Singapore Don't view your first property as a dream home, get a foothold in the market instead: PropNex's Ismail Gafoor Singapore How soya sauce could help treat cancer Tech Graduates are not screwed if they study engineering: James Dyson in response to Economist article Business When a foreign wife failed to turn up for a $10m divorce Sembawang North, which will span 53ha , will have about 8,000 BTO flats and 2,000 private homes when completed. Analysts previously said the Sembawang BTO project should fall under the Standard category, as it is not near major transport nodes. Standard flats, which come with a five-year minimum occupation period (MOP), form the bulk of flat supply. Plus and Prime flats, which are closer to the city centre, transport nodes and amenities, come with stricter resale conditions, such as a 10-year MOP and a subsidy clawback. A total of 5,500 BTO flats will be offered in the July sales exercise, with the other projects in Bukit Merah, Bukit Panjang, Clementi, Tampines, Toa Payoh and Woodlands. About 3,000 balance flats in varying stages of completion will also be put up for sale. HDB did not reveal the launch date. Property analysts said they expect strong demand for many of the BTO projects , particularly those that are close to amenities and MRT stations. Of the eight projects, five are situated within 600m of an MRT station. The July launch will also include the first flats in Simei – which HDB classifies as part of Tampines – in more than a decade. The project will have about 380 units of two-room flexi, four- and five-room flats on a plot bounded by Simei Road and Upper Changi Road East. The site is a five-minute walk from Upper Changi MRT station. Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore Expo and Changi Business Park are in the vicinity. The second development in the new Woodlands North Coast precinct, a 1,130-unit project, will also be on offer. The new precinct is envisioned as a mixed-use waterfront development and will have a total of 4,000 flats when it is completed. The first project in the precinct, Woodlands North Verge, was launched in February. Some 19,600 BTO flats will be launched in 2025.
