Hello 2022, the year of the Water Tiger. Now that we’ve got more open travel lanes – here we come Bali! – and a fresh 3,930 units up for grabs in Geylang, Kallang Whampoa, Tengah and Yishun. Things seem to be looking up.
From Singapore’s first car-free town, to the first BTO launch along Old Airport Road after 15 years, the selection to just choose one neighbourhood will be hard. Here’s a rundown of the newest HDB BTO flat launches this February:
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1. Tengah
Total Number of Units: 1,270 (710: Tengah Garden Avenue and 560: Tengah Drive)
Types of Units:
4-room and 5-room: Tengah Garden Avenue
2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room: Tengah Drive
Nearest MRT: Tengah Plantation / Tengah (both on upcoming Jurong Region Line)
Location of Tengah HDB BTO (Tengah Garden Avenue and Tengah Boulevard)
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Location of Tengah HDB BTO (Tengah Drive and Tengah Garden Walk)
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In case you bookmarked our article 10 New Features Of Tengah That’ll Make You Want To BTO There ASAP and have been waiting for this moment – we are here to tell you, it has arrived!
Unlike Geylang and Kallang Whampoa with their easy commutes and established neighbourhoods, Tengah is, literally, another world. As Singapore’s first forest town, Tengah is car-free boasting plenty of bike lanes and walking paths with endless sights of greenery, perfect for those with a green thumb or nature enthusiasts looking to explore new treks.
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Currently, there aren’t many amenities available but you can expect it in the future with health, medical care centres, sports and recreation facilities and schools.
As an up-and-coming neighbourhood with plenty of potential and a non-mature estate, families and couples alike can expect bigger spaces with affordable prices!
Estimated Price: From $119,000 (2-room flexi) up to $404,000 (5-room)
2. Yishun
Total Number of Units: 1,830
Types of Units: 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room
Nearest MRT: Yishun (North South Line)
Location of Yishun HDB BTO (Yishun Avenue 6, Yishun Avenue 8, and Yishun Avenue 9)
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Location of Yishun HDB BTO (Yishun Avenue 6, Yishun Avenue 8, and Yishun Street 44)
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We know, we know – Yishun has a reputation but despite the stories, it truly is a hidden gem on the Little Red Dot. When you live in Yishun, you get the best of both worlds: decent commute, beautiful nature activities and a conversation starter when you say “I live in Yishun…”.
Do you want to know what’s scary in Yishun? The amount of delicious food there is available at your doorstep: hello Springleaf Prata and Chong Pang Nasi Lemak!
Families with children won’t be short of options with nearby schools such as: North View Primary School, Chongfu School, Northland Secondary School, Huamin Primary School, Xishan Primary School, Yishun Town Secondary School.
And they won’t be bored over the weekend with the Park Connector Network (PCN), Yishun Pond, the Khatib Bongsu PCN and Nature Park to prawn, longkang fish, go-kart, or paintball. For other recreational activities, there’s bowling and golf at Orchid Country Club.
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Estimated Price: From $75,000 (2-room Flexi) up to $334,000 (5-room)
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3. Geylang
Total Number of Units: 440
Types of Units: 2-room Flexi, 3-room & 4-room
Nearest MRT: Dakota (Circle Line) and Mountbatten (Circle Line)
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Geylang is the perfect middle between the “high vibe city life” and “culture vulture destination”, without paying the premium price. Found along Old Airport Road smack in the middle of Mountbatten MRT and Dakota MRT Station, – it is on the city-fringe with convenient transport to Orchard, the CBD and even to vibrant spots in the East such as Joo Chiat.
Whether you and your fam are culture, fitness or food enthusiasts, there’ll be something in the vicinity that floats your boat – from tucking into famous prawn mee at Old Airport Road Hawker Centre to lawn bowling at Kallang Wave Mall.
Image Credit: Eatbook.sg
Families can expect school options such as Chung Cheng High School, Dunman High School, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School and Secondary School.Victoria School and Victoria Junior College are also just a 10-minute drive away.
But the perfect location doesn’t come without its cost – with only 440 units, you’ll be looking at fierce bidding competition. May the odds be in your favour.
Estimated Prices: From $180,000 (2-room Flexi), up to $523,000 (4-room)
4. Kallang Whampoa
Total Number of Units: 390 units
Types of Units: 3-room and 4-room
Nearest MRT: Lavender MRT and Jalan Besar MRT
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Kallang Whampoa is one of Singapore’s cultural neighbourhoods. Similar to Geylang, it is on the city-fringe giving you great connectivity to the city centre and it is a stone throw-away from Singapore’s most recognised food havens: Jalan Besar, Kampong Glam and Little India.
It is the perfect neighbourhood for couples who love to entertain, or have a bustling social life. With places like The Projector, The Drama Centre at the National Library and Haji Lane nearby, there will always be something to do. For shoppers, Bugis + and Bugis Junction are just a 15-minute walk from your doorstep, and let’s not forget the 10-minute walk to Mustafa Centre.
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Looking for schools as part of your priority list within a vibrant neighbourhood? Your options are Stamford Primary School, Farrer Park Primary School, Bendemeer Primary School for the little one(s).
Estimated Price: From $350,000 (3-room), up to $500,000 (4-room)
New HDB Launches in February 2022
There you have it, the first round-up of HDB BTOs of 2022 and if you ask us, they are strong contenders. Each neighbourhood presents great characteristics, from connectivity, affordability and balance of facilities/activities depending on your priorities. Whatever option you end up with, it will be the start of your new adventure.
Cover image adapted from: HDB, ORTO, Eatbook
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