Update as of 27 May 2022: This article has been updated with more information released during the May 2022 HDB BTO launch.
Towards the run-up to the Feb 2022 HDB BTO launch, we weren’t just anticipating the site plans, prices and names (will it contain “Parc” or “Residences”?) of the BTO projects. We were also looking forward to the locations of the next BTO launch in May 2022.
And now that HDB has launched the May 2022 BTO sales exercise, here’s a summary of what stood out for us.
For starters, there will be 4,583 units across five projects in five towns, which means you’ll have more units and choices to ballot for, compared to the Feb launch.
(Previously, it was announced that 5,330 units would be launched across six projects. However, National Development Minister Desmond Lee recently announced that one of the Bukit Merah BTO projects would be shifted to the next launch in August.)
| Bukit Merah | Queenstown | Toa Payoh | Yishun | Jurong West | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification | Mature estate | Mature estate | Mature estate | Non-mature estate | Non-mature estate |
| Number of units | 1,669 | 867 | 385 | 646 | 1,016 |
| Flat types | 3-room and 4-room | 3-room and 4-room | 2-room Flexi, 3-room and 4-room | 2-room Flexi, 4-room and 5-room | 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room |
| Estimated price range for a 4-room flat | S$540k - S$737k | S$511k - S$691k | S$420k - S$559k | S$328k - S$418k | S$320k - S$393k |
| Estimated waiting time | 5 years | 5 years | 4 years 7 months | 3 years 3 months | 3 years 10 months |
| Estimated completion date | Q1 2028 | Q1 2028 | Q3 2027 | Q2 2026 | Q4 2026 |
Bukit Merah May 2022 BTO (Bukit Merah Ridge)
Location: Along Henderson Road, Tiong Bahru Road and Lower Delta Road
Classification: Mature estate
Number of units: 1,669
Flat types: 3-room and 4-room
Price range for a 4-room flat: S$540k – S$737k
Estimated waiting time: 5 years
Estimated completion time: Q1 2028
First on this list is the Bukit Merah BTO project, which we expect will be the most hotly contested out of the May 2022 HDB BTO projects. In case you haven’t been keeping track, the last launch in Bukit Merah was last May, which drew in an overall application rate of a whopping 49.6 for 4-room flats!
Located along Henderson Road, this Bukit Merah BTO is around an eight-minute walk to Tiong Bahru MRT. With 1,669 units up for grabs, it’s also the biggest project in the May 2022 BTO launch.
While it’s not located near the Greater Southern Waterfront, it’s in a pretty prime area and is very close to the MRT station. It’s just two to four stops to Tanjong Pagar MRT and Raffles Place MRT for those taking public transport, or within a 15-minute drive to the CBD. If you missed out on the River Peaks BTO and the King George’s Heights BTO, here’s another chance to live close to the city centre.
And as expected, this is one of the two Prime Location Public Housing (PLH) projects in this launch. PLH projects come with some restrictions, including a 10-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP).
(Another project in Bukit Merah, located next to Redhill MRT, was initially included in this May launch. However, it’s since been announced that it would be postponed to the August 2022 BTO launch.)
Read our in-depth review of the May 2022 Bukit Merah BTO.
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Queenstown May 2022 BTO (Ghim Moh Ascent)
Location: Along Ghim Moh Road
Classification: Mature estate
Number of units: 867
Flat types: 3-room and 4-room
Price range for a 4-room flat: S$511k – S$691k
Estimated waiting time: 5 years
Estimated completion time: Q1 2028
This May 2022 Queenstown BTO is near Dover Forest and the Ulu Pandan area. And no, this isn’t the Ulu Pandan BTO that was first announced in December 2020 (and initially planned to be launched last year).
This BTO in Queenstown is around 1km away from the planned Ulu Pandan BTO, which, last we heard, will be launched in the second half of this year (we’re guessing it’s for the November launch).
Aside from that, this is another May 2022 HDB BTO project that will be within walking distance of the MRT. With Buona Vista MRT just nine minutes away on foot, you’ll have access to both the East-West Line and the Circle Line.
If you’ve always wanted to live near Holland Village, here’s your chance! Holland Village is just around a 15-minute walk away, where you can find various restaurants and cafes (like 2am:dessertbar and Sunday Folks) and retail outlets.
And for those working at one-north, and don’t mind the waiting time, you might also want to ballot here. However, take note that this is another PLH project in this launch, which comes with certain restrictions.
(If you’re planning to upgrade in future, here’s why you might not want to ballot for a PLH project.)
Alternatively, there’s always resale.
Read our in-depth review of the May 2022 Queenstown BTO.
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Toa Payoh May 2022 BTO (Kim Keat Heights)
Location: Along Lorong 6 and Lorong 7 Toa Payoh
Classification: Mature estate
Number of units: 385 (excluding 19 two-room rental flats)
Flat types: 2-room Flexi, 3-room and 4-room
Price range for a 4-room flat: S$420k – S$559k
Estimated waiting time: 4 years 7 months
Estimated completion time: Q3 2027
This is one of the sites announced last March that would be cleared for housing. Back then, it was expected that the demolition would be done by November last year.
Compared to the other May 2022 BTO sites, though, the Toa Payoh BTO is a little far from the MRT. It’s around 12 to 16 minutes on foot to Braddell MRT and Toa Payoh MRT.
What stood out to us, though, is that this BTO in Toa Payoh is within a 10-minute walk to not one, not two, but FOUR hawker centres (three of them have markets). They’re located along the nearby Lorong 4, Lorong 5, Lorong 7 and Lorong 8. Definitely ideal for foodies and those who don’t cook much.
Another thing is that the project is right next to two schools: Madrasah Al-Arabiah Al-Islamiah and Pei Chun Public School. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing.
If you’re trying to get your kid into Pei Chun, then living next to it is a good thing since you’ll have a higher chance of securing a place there. The bad thing is that you’ll have to be prepared for the heavy human traffic and noise in the morning and afternoon.
This BTO is also the smallest project in the May 2022 HDB BTO launch, with only 385 units up for grabs. So expect intense competition if you’re balloting here.
Read our in-depth review of the May 2022 Toa Payoh BTO.
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Yishun May 2022 BTO (Yishun Beacon)
Location: Along Yishun Avenue 2, Yishun Central 1 and Yishun Central 2
Classification: Non-mature estate
Number of units: 646
Flat types: 2-room Flexi, 4-room and 5-room
Price range for a 4-room flat: S$328k – S$418k
Estimated waiting time: 3 years 3 months
Estimated completion time: Q2 2026
Unlike the Feb 2022 Yishun BTO, this May BTO is in the heart of Yishun. And the first thing we noticed about this BTO is that it’s right next to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital.
In case of an emergency (touch wood), the hospital is just next door. On the other hand, it also means you’ll need to bear with the heavy traffic and noise daily.
Other than that (and Yishun’s reputation), this BTO is pretty conveniently located. In fact, it’s in between two MRT stations — Yishun MRT and Khatib MRT — and they’re both 10 minutes walk away. This means you’ll also be within walking distance to the bus interchange, as well as Northpoint City, Yishun Town Centre and Khatib Central for your daily necessities and retail needs.
There’s also Yishun Pond Park within walking distance of the BTO, for the times when you want to go for a peaceful stroll.
(See, Yishun isn’t that bad!)
But if you need another incentive to ballot here, here are two reasons: This Yishun BTO is one of the two projects in this May 2022 HDB BTO launch with 5-room flats. Plus, it has the shortest waiting time of 3 years 3 months.
Read our in-depth review of the May 2022 Yishun BTO.
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Jurong West May 2022 BTO (Lakeside View)
Location: Along Yuan Ching Road and Kang Ching Road
Classification: Non-mature estate
Number of units: 1,016
Flat types: 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room
Price range for a 4-room flat: S$320k – S$393k
Estimated waiting time: 3 years 10 months
Estimated completion time: Q4 2026
Last on this list (and the furthest from the city centre) is the Jurong West BTO. It’s also another one in the May 2022 HDB BTO launch within walking distance of the MRT (10 minutes on foot to Lakeside MRT).
But the best part about this BTO is that it’s just across the street from Jurong Lake Gardens. And if you manage to get the east stacks, you’ll be able to get unblocked views of the park!
Here’s also a good place to start (or expand) a family, since this BTO is one of the two projects in this launch to offer 5-room flats. On top of that, there are several schools in the area, with the closest ones being Lakeside Primary and Yuan Ching Secondary that’s just next to the BTO.
And given its location, the BTO is very close to Singapore’s second CBD in the Jurong Lake District. If you’re looking for some rental potential and planning to be a landlord at some point, you might want to pay attention to this Jurong West BTO.
Read our in-depth review of the May 2022 Jurong West BTO.
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How about the August 2022 BTO?
HDB will release more information about the August 2022 BTO projects, such as the exact locations and the estimated number of units at a later date.
For now, we know that around 4,900 units (from the previously announced 6,300 to 6,800 units) will be available in the following estates:
- Ang Mo Kio
- Bukit Merah: 3-room and 4-room (which is the Alexandra View BTO next to Redhill MRT that was initially planned for the May launch)
- Choa Chu Kang
- Jurong East
- Tampines (instead of Queenstown which was previously announced)
- Woodlands
How about the November 2022 BTO?
For now, HDB said that it will launch around 9,500 BTO flats in the following estates:
- Bukit Batok
- Kallang/Whampoa
- Queenstown
- Yishun
Which May 2022 BTO project will you go for? Let us know in the comments section below or on our Facebook post.
If you found this article helpful, 99.co recommends BTO vs Resale vs EC: Which is best for investment? and Insights from HDB’s environmental studies on Yishun’s Miltonia Close and Woodlands North.
Also, check out the November 2022 HDB BTO overview.
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Would there be Yishun Glen for sales in May 2022?
I’m not sure if there are still units left at Yishun Glen at this point. But you may want to check if it’s available from 16 March onwards under Open Booking https://homes.hdb.gov.sg/home/landing
For the Jurong West May 2022 BTO how to see which is the East stacks?
Should I wait for the BTO in August 2022 instead?
Thanks
Sarah
We’ll only know more details about the exact stacks during the launch itself in May.
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Between Yishun and Jurong which one is better to ballot for?
As the Yishun one is next to the hospital will it affect the selling and renting of house?
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Sarah
Ultimately, we’d say it depends on your priority and preference. If you like nature, we’d suggest going for Jurong since it’s right next to Jurong Lake Gardens.
Some buyers are more superstitious, so yes there’s a possibility that homes near hospitals (like this Yishun BTO) may fetch a lower price. But in general there are other factors at play, such as the other amenities nearby and the flat condition. For instance, the first million-dollar flat in Yishun is located right across the street from the hospital (https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/yishun-flat-sold-1-million-february-2022/). At the same time, we’d like to highlight that this is a rare case and is more likely due to it being a jumbo flat. There’s also some rental opportunity for the Yishun BTO; for instance you can consider renting it out to healthcare workers working nearby.
You may also want to check out our in-depth analysis of the two sites for more info:
Jurong: https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/may-2022-hdb-bto-review-jurong-west/
Yishun: https://www.99.co/singapore/insider/may-2022-hdb-bto-review-yishun/