{"id":83395,"date":"2025-03-06T18:44:43","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T10:44:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/?p=83395"},"modified":"2025-09-03T19:42:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T11:42:45","slug":"mount-pleasant-bto-october-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.99.co\/singapore\/insider\/mount-pleasant-bto-october-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mount Pleasant BTO: What to expect from the October 2025 launch"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Come October, around 9,100 flats will be launched across 10 different BTO projects in Singapore. The launches will be spread out across several towns, including Ang Mo Kio, Bedok, Bishan, Bukit Merah, Jurong East, Sengkang, Toa Payoh, and Yishun. Notably, this exercise will also feature the first-ever flats in two new housing estates \u2013 the Greater Southern Waterfront (GSW) and<\/span>\u00a0Mount Pleasant.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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First BTO project in Mount Pleasant<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

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The Mount Pleasant October BTO 2025 will mark the first-ever public housing project in this new estate. This development is expected to include approximately 1,500 units, offering a mix of 2-room, 3-room, and 4-room flats, along with public rental units. Additionally, the residential blocks will rise over 40 storeys, providing impressive views of the city skyline.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Residents will also benefit from a range of amenities within the estate. These include an eating house, a supermarket, and, most notably, direct access to <\/span>Mount Pleasant MRT<\/span><\/a> on the <\/span>Thomson-East Coast Line<\/span><\/a>, ensuring excellent connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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The estate will be strategically located, bordered by <\/span>Thomson Road<\/span><\/a> and the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE), placing it close to <\/span>Toa Payoh<\/span><\/a> and MacRitchie Reservoir.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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This BTO project is the first of four planned developments in Mount Pleasant<\/b>, with a long-term vision of creating 5,000 new homes on a 33-hectare site. This area was previously home to the Old Police Academy, and as part of efforts to preserve its rich history, six heritage buildings will be retained and integrated into the new estate.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Which classification will the Mount Pleasant BTO fall under?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

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One of the biggest questions surrounding the Mount Pleasant BTO 2025 is its classification. Given its central location and connectivity, it is likely to be classified <\/span>under either the Plus or Prime model<\/span><\/a>. However, property analysts believe it is more likely to fall under the Prime category, similar to other centrally located projects<\/a>. This classification is based on its proximity to Toa Payoh, where resale prices have historically been high.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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Prime and Plus flats receive more subsidies from the government, making them more affordable for first-time buyers. However, these flats also come with stricter resale and rental conditions. For instance, owners of Prime flats must fulfill a 10-year<\/span> Minimum Occupation Period (MOP)<\/span><\/a> before selling their unit, which is double the standard 5-year MOP for regular flats. Additionally, when selling, owners must return a portion of the initial subsidy to HDB as part of the subsidy clawback policy.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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As for pricing, 4-room flats at Mount Pleasant BTO 2025 are estimated to start from around S$525,000. However, top-floor units with unblocked city views may easily exceed S$700,000, reflecting the desirability of this location.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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