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Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong mentioned in an interview on 2019 The Government is working out a new pricing model for future public housing in the Greater Southern Waterfront, in order to mitigate the so-called “lottery effect” of obtaining a subsidised flat in a prime area.
It seems the best way to mitigate the so called "lottery effect" is to price the upcoming HDB BTOs close to the resale pricing of the surrounding flats of prime districts. Higher construction costs due to the Covid pandemic could also have caused prices to increase (click to read the article below).
It seems the best way to mitigate the so called "lottery effect" is to price the upcoming HDB BTOs close to the resale pricing of the surrounding flats of prime districts. Higher construction costs due to the Covid pandemic could also have caused prices to increase (click to read the article below).
Situated along the future Greater Southern Waterfront, the Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah May 2021 BTO project is the first launch in the area since 2013. Notable amenities nearby include Mount Faber Park and VivoCity, with Telok Blangah MRT station located within walking distance from the BTO project.
Only 175 BTO units comprising 3-room and 4-room flat types will be up for grabs as part of the May 2021 Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO launch. This means that buyers can expect very heavy competition.
5-room flats will not be offered. As such, larger families or buyers planning on one may want to consider the other May 2021 BTO launches at Tengah and Woodlands instead.
Only 175 BTO units comprising 3-room and 4-room flat types will be up for grabs as part of the May 2021 Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO launch. This means that buyers can expect very heavy competition.
5-room flats will not be offered. As such, larger families or buyers planning on one may want to consider the other May 2021 BTO launches at Tengah and Woodlands instead.
Residents can enjoy easy access to various shops and eateries at Telok Blangah Mall, as well as the nearby Telok Blangah Market. For more retail and food and beverage offerings, VivoCity will be only a short bus ride away.
Future Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO residents, e.g. working professionals can reach City Hall and Raffles Place easily by bus. Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO residents working nearby business districts such as Mapletree Business City and the future upcoming Greater Southern Waterfront will enjoy working closer to home.
Telok Blangah Mall, Telok Blangah Market, and Telok Blangah Food Center are all just a short walk away from the Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah May 2021 BTO flats. Future Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO residents can take a 15-minute bus ride to VivoCity to enjoy endless retail and dining options. Alternatively, Alexandra Retail Centre is a 15-minute walk away, where families can access a supermarket, pharmacies, bakeries, and other retail amenities.
Telok Blangah Mall, Telok Blangah Market, and Telok Blangah Food Center are all just a short walk away from the Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah May 2021 BTO flats. Future Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO residents can take a 15-minute bus ride to VivoCity to enjoy endless retail and dining options. Alternatively, Alexandra Retail Centre is a 15-minute walk away, where families can access a supermarket, pharmacies, bakeries, and other retail amenities.
Nature lovers get to enjoy exploring attractions like Labrador Park, Mount Faber Park, and Telok Blangah Hill Park closer to home. Sentosa is also easily accessible for families, couples, and young children who want more recreational options. Most importantly, residents can look forward to the upcoming Greater Southern Waterfront, which promises new lifestyle and recreational opportunities as it takes shape over the next five to 10 years.
Given the prime location and attractive nearby developments in the pipeline, it is as expected that the prices for the Telok Blangah Beacon Bukit Merah BTO units do not come cheap. 3-room and 4-room flats start at $419,000 and $620,000 respectively and are the priciest of the May 2021 BTO launches.
As the Greater Southern Waterfront takes shape, flat owners in the area could potentially benefit from significant capital appreciation. Over the past year, resale prices for 3-room and 4-room flats went for as high as $375,000 and $478,000 respectively. The resale flat prices for this Bukit Merah BTO launch would probably exceed the above prices.
Kiwi Lim from Huttons Asia believe that if 4 room HDB flats in Telok Blangah is being priced around $655k, the prices of the HDB public housing units on the site of the current Keppel Club which is right in the Greater Southern Waterfront region may be priced much higher. He estimate that future HDB BTO flats at the former Keppel Club may possibly see prices above $750k for a 4-room BTO flat.
Kiwi believe prices of these upcoming BTOs near the Greater Southern Waterfront when compared to another iconic HDB project with towering 50-storey sky gardens overlooking the whole of Singapore situated at the doorstep to The Greater Southern Waterfront - The Pinnacle at Duxton which also enjoy the exclusivity of being right in the city at Tanjong Pagar look very very attractively priced (see below).
As the Greater Southern Waterfront takes shape, flat owners in the area could potentially benefit from significant capital appreciation. Over the past year, resale prices for 3-room and 4-room flats went for as high as $375,000 and $478,000 respectively. The resale flat prices for this Bukit Merah BTO launch would probably exceed the above prices.
Kiwi Lim from Huttons Asia believe that if 4 room HDB flats in Telok Blangah is being priced around $655k, the prices of the HDB public housing units on the site of the current Keppel Club which is right in the Greater Southern Waterfront region may be priced much higher. He estimate that future HDB BTO flats at the former Keppel Club may possibly see prices above $750k for a 4-room BTO flat.
Kiwi believe prices of these upcoming BTOs near the Greater Southern Waterfront when compared to another iconic HDB project with towering 50-storey sky gardens overlooking the whole of Singapore situated at the doorstep to The Greater Southern Waterfront - The Pinnacle at Duxton which also enjoy the exclusivity of being right in the city at Tanjong Pagar look very very attractively priced (see below).
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