HDB BTO October 2026 Review: Bayshore, Mattar, Tengah, Sembawang, Toa Payoh, Yishun

The Housing & Development Board (HDB) will launch approximately 19,600 Build-To-Order (BTO) flats in 2026 across three sales exercises in February, June, and October. These launches will span various towns and will feature a mixture of Standard, Plus, and Prime flats.

Notably, over 4,000 of these new units will have shorter waiting times of under three years, with a similar volume of shorter-wait flats projected for 2027. Here are 4 general updates to HDB’s BTO flats you should know of:

1. Property Market Stabilisation
2. BTO Income ceiling, Singles’ minimum age, 15-Month wait-out
3. Lack of 5-Room Flats
4. Completion of the Bidadari Estate

Property Market Stabilisation

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat announced that HDB is on track to achieve its overarching target of offering 55,000 flats between 2025 and 2027, with 127 housing projects currently under construction. The government has expressed readiness to increase the supply beyond this target if housing demand remains strong.

This robust injection of public housing aims to enhance accessibility for home buyers and help moderate property values in the resale market by diverting demand. Recent indicators suggest that application rates for BTO flats have already dropped significantly from a median of seven applicants per flat in 2020 down to between 1.1 and 1.9 in 2025, alongside a stagnation in resale price growth in late 2025.

BTO Income ceiling, Singles’ minimum age, 15-Month wait-out

The steady housing supply provides a foundation for the Ministry of National Development to conduct reviews on critical policies, such as raising the BTO income ceiling, lowering the eligibility age for single applicants, and adjusting the 15-month wait-out period for private home owners downgrading to resale HDB flats.

Lack of 5-Room Flats

Furthermore, in response to queries regarding the absence of 5-room flats in Prime and Plus projects, the minister noted that while maximizing smaller units remains a priority, the authorities are exploring good designs to build more 5-room flats for larger families without reducing the total supply elsewhere.

Completion of the Bidadari Estate

A decade after its initial BTO launch, all public housing projects within the 93-hectare Bidadari estate have officially been completed, culminating in 8,872 flats across 12 developments. Approximately 98% of these home buyers have already collected their keys or moved in.

Essential community amenities are fully operational, including the Woodleigh Mall, a hawker centre, and the 13-hectare Bidadari Park. Additionally, a memorial garden commemorating the area’s history as one of Singapore’s oldest cemeteries will open in early 2026, followed by the full opening of a heritage walk later in the third quarter of the year.

Bedok (Bayshore Drive, Bayshore Walk)

This upcoming BTO project in Bedok is exceptionally well-located for public transit connectivity, directly adjacent to the upcoming Bayshore MRT station. The plot sits right along Bayshore Drive and Bayshore Walk, placing the station just a brief walk from your doorstep.

Furthermore, the Bedok South MRT station is located nearby to the east along Bayshore Avenue, giving residents multiple options on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) for seamless commuting towards the city centre.

Offering a total of 860 units, the estate features a targeted flat mix consisting of 350 units of 2-room Flexi flats and 510 units of 4-room flats. The substantial allocation of 2-room Flexi units makes this location highly attractive to seniors, singles, or smaller households looking to downsize or own a home in a premium coastal precinct. Meanwhile, the 4-room flats cater well to first-time home buyers and young families

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Bedok (Bayshore Drive, Bayshore Road)

This massive upcoming BTO development in Bedok occupies a highly strategic plot bounded by Bayshore Road and Bayshore Drive.

Standing as the larger of the two planned Bayshore projects, its standout feature is the unparalleled transit convenience, with the Bayshore MRT station literally positioned right at its southern boundary. You will enjoy doorstep access to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), drastically reducing daily commuting times to the Central Business District and Orchard Road area.

You will have access to an on-site eating house, two retail shops, two preschools, a Residents’ Network Centre, an Active Ageing Centre (Care), and a Kidney Dialysis Centre built directly within the estate.

Family-centric amenities include a proposed nursing home just down Bayshore Walk, alongside proximity to Temasek Secondary School, Siglap Community Club, and a proposed new SAFRA Clubhouse (opening 2030).

With a generous total of 1,640 units, this project presents an expansive selection tailored heavily toward singles, seniors, and smaller families

The flat mix is heavily skewed towards 2-room Flexi layouts with 890 units, alongside a modest supply of 90 units for 3-room flats and 660 units for 4-room flats.

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Geylang (Jalan Anggerek)

This upcoming BTO development in Geylang is bounded by Jalan Anggerek and the under-construction Merpati Road.

The project boasts outstanding public transit connectivity, situated just stone’s throw away from Mattar MRT station on the Downtown Line - meaning you will have direct train routes into the Central Business District and the Downtown Core. A second MRT station, MacPherson MRT interchange station, links you to the Downtown and Circle Lines.

Comprising a total of 440 units, this project is best suited for senior, singles, and small families. The flat mix consists of 170 units of 2-room Flexi flats and 270 units of 4-room flats.

The generous allocation of 2-room Flexi layouts makes it highly lucrative for senior citizens, down-sizers, or single buyers wanting a centrally located city-fringe home. Concurrently, the 4-room flats serve as a prime opportunity for young couples and smaller families looking to anchor themselves near the city centre. Larger families will need to skip this exercise, as no 5-room or multi-generational units are offered in this smaller launch.

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Sembawang (Sembawang Drive, Admiralty Lane)

This upcoming BTO development in Sembawang is situated in a growing residential pocket bounded by Sembawang Drive and Admiralty Lane. However, I think this project is not suitable for everyone.

First thing you need is patience and an appreciation for public transport. Public transport connectivity for this location is not great. The nearest MRT station looks like Sembawang MRT station on the North-South Line - but it’s still quite a few bus stops away. The second nearest MRT looks like Canberra MRT station.

You will have access to an eating house, a supermarket, five retail shops, and a preschool built directly within the estate.

Boasting a massive supply of 1,310 units, this project has the most comprehensive and diverse flat allocations in recent BTO sales exercises. There will be 330 units of 2-room Flexi flats, 100 units of 3-room flats, 460 units of 4-room flats, and 420 units of 5-room flats.

This project is going ot be attractive to larger families, and multi-generational households seeking affordable, spacious options.

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Tengah (Tengah Garden Avenue)

This upcoming BTO development in Tengah is situated in the Plantation precinct, bounded by Tengah Garden Avenue, Plantation Close (under construction), and the Pan Island Expressway (PIE).

Public transport connectivity will be stellar with the Jurong Region Line (JRL) that’s still under construction. The estate is located near the JE1 station and is also highly accessible to the JE2 and JS4 stations.

Since the estate is backed up against the PIE, blocks closest to the expressway may experience some traffic noise - making internal stack selection an important consideration for buyers.

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Toa Payoh Rise (Caldecott MRT)

This premium BTO development in Toa Payoh occupies a city-fringe plot situated right beside Toa Payoh Rise, Toa Payoh West, and Toa Payoh Link.

Public transport connectivity is fantastic, since the estate sits directly next to the Caldecott MRT interchange station. You will have dual-line access to the Circle Line (CCL) and the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL), which means very short commute times to both Orchard Road and the Central Business District.

Within the development are a food court, a fast-food restaurant, a supermarket, four retail shops, a preschool, a Residents’ Network Centre, and an Active Ageing Centre.

With a large supply of 1,430 total units, this estate is particularly elderly-friendly. There will be 260 units of Community Care Apartments (assisted living units featuring senior-friendly fittings), 590 units of 2-room Flexi flats, and 580 units of 4-room flats.

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Yishun Walk

This upcoming BTO development in Yishun is bounded by Yishun Walk and Yishun Avenue 2.

This location looks like it is within walking distance from the Khatib MRT station on the North-South Line.

You will have two preschools within the estate for young families. Also, HomeTeamNS Khatib and the Yishun Sport Centre are right across the road, and the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park is within walking distance.

It’s a huge estate with a total of 1,580 units, with unit types suitable for larger families. The flat mix includes390 units of 2-room Flexi flats, 80 units of 3-room flats, 460 units of 4-room flats, and a large volume of 650 units of 5-room flats!

Isn’t that great news for larger families?

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