Home buyers eyeing the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) will have a rare opportunity in October 2025, when about 1,000 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats on the former Keppel Club site are launched for sale. This first project in the new Berlayar estate will mark the debut of public housing in one of Singapore’s most talked-about waterfront precincts.

Sited within a 48ha plot in Bukit Merah, the development is part of a wider plan to eventually deliver roughly 7,000 HDB flats and 3,000 private homes on the former golf course and its surroundings, reshaping Singapore’s southern coastline over the long term. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

First BTO Project in Berlayar Estate

The October launch – widely expected to be named Berlayar Residences – will offer a mix of two-room Flexi, three-room and four-room flats, alongside public rental units. The blocks are planned to rise between 19 and 46 storeys, with many homes enjoying city or coastal views near Berlayer Creek. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Prime Model: Longer MOP & Higher Clawback

The project is classified under HDB’s Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) model, which means:

• A 10-year minimum occupation period (MOP) before the flat can be sold on the resale market
• A subsidy clawback of about 14% of the higher of the resale price or valuation when sold
• Stricter rental conditions, especially for whole-unit renting

In exchange, buyers receive higher upfront subsidies to keep the flats affordable despite the prime city-fringe, waterfront location. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Location: Between HarbourFront, Labrador and Telok Blangah

The Berlayar estate sits within Bukit Merah town, bounded by Telok Blangah Road, Berlayer Creek and Bukit Chermin. Residents can access several MRT stations on the Circle Line:

• Labrador Park MRT
• Telok Blangah MRT
• HarbourFront MRT (with North-East Line connection)

The area is also close to VivoCity, HarbourFront Centre, Mount Faber and coastal parks, with walking trails planned to link the estate to surrounding green and recreational spaces. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Who Might This Launch Appeal To?

• Buyers who want core city-fringe convenience but still prefer public housing
• Young couples and families prepared for a longer MOP in exchange for location
• Professionals working in the CBD, Mapletree Business City, HarbourFront or future GSW offices
• Long-term planners looking at capital preservation and future transformation upside

Key Things to Consider Before Applying

• Affordability: Prices are expected to be higher than typical non-mature town launches, even with subsidies.
• 10-year MOP: Treat this as a “stay-put for a decade” decision.
• Exit strategy: Factor in the subsidy clawback when projecting future sale proceeds.
• Application competition: As a rare prime coastal launch, subscription rates are likely to be high.