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Whether you are looking to get your first footing in the Singapore property market or upgrade to a bigger HDB flat, the June 2024 BTO Sales Exercise is one to watch. In this round, HDB will offer about 6,800 BTO flats across 6 locations. Moreover, this is the last BTO launch where the projects will still be classified as mature and non-mature estates before HDB introduces a new classification in the subsequent BTO exercise, which will be based on their locational attributes. Here’s what you need to know about the projects in each location in the second BTO launch out of three for the year: Located at the intersection of Jurong Town Hall Road and Teban Gardens Road, this is the first BTO launch in Jurong East since August 2022. The new housing development will offer 1,070 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats. : The development sits in a largely residential enclave with a good mix of newer and more established neighbourhoods. Depending on their orientation, residents in certain stacks would either overlook the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) to the north or enjoy views of the Pandan Reservoir to the south. From the development, it takes around 20 minutes or less by public bus to reach the Jurong Town Centre and the International Business Park. Moreover, residents can look forward to better connectivity to the west with the construction of the Jurong Regional Line (JRL), which will have one station close to the development. For their dining and grocery needs, residents can walk over opposite to the Teban Gardens Market & Food Centre. There is also the Ayer Rajah Community Centre, which is less than 400m away, where residents can engage in community activities. Although there will be a preschool in the development, there are no primary schools within a 1-km radius, with the Community Secondary School being the nearest learning institution. : As the only development launched in the west in this BTO exercise, it might favour those who are either already living or working in the area. There is good public transport connectivity to other parts of town, as well as existing amenities that residents can enjoy immediately. Residents would also get the chance to live next to the Pandan Reservoir and enjoy the many green spaces, which could offer a change of scenery from the usual city life. One of the two projects available for application in this BTO exercise is the Kallang/Whampoa development, which comprises two adjacent housing plots. Situated along Tanjong Rhu Road, the development will offer a bumper total of 2,020 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, and 4-room flats. : The development sits within a predominantly private residential enclave. Residents choosing stacks oriented to the northwest will get to overlook the Geylang River and the city centre, whereas those facing southeast will have views of the East Coast Parkway (ECP). Many of the amenities, such as the Kallang Sports Hub, including the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang Wave Mall, and the Singapore Swimming Club, are within a 1-km radius from the development. There’s also good connectivity from the development, with convenient access to the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and its close proximity to the upcoming Tanjong Rhu MRT station that connects to the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) and the Stadium MRT Station that’s part of the Circle Line (CCL). Additionally, residents can also enjoy more amenities closer to home, with the larger of the two plots offering a wide range of facilities such as an eating house, restaurants, shops, supermarket, pre-school, and Residents’ Network Centre. Despite Duman High School’s proximity to the development, the nearest primary schools, namely Geylang Methodist School, Kong Hwa School, and Tanjong Katong Primary School, are approximately 1-2km away. : Considering the location of the project, it may be slapped with a PLH status, leading to more stringent buying and selling conditions for applicants. Nonetheless, it could be an ideal choice for those seeking abundant leisure options, with the Kallang Sports Hub and the East Coast Park conveniently accessible. The Queenstown project at Holland Drive marks the first BTO launch in the area in a decade. Likely to be another development with a PLH status, it will offer a total of 330 units of 2-room flexi and 4-room flats. : The new development will occupy the former open carpark space, surrounded by other HDB neighbourhoods. Positioned within walking distance of both the Buona Vista and Holland Village MRT stations, residents will enjoy convenient access to the East-West Line (EWL) and CCL. While there are plenty of dining options at Holland Village, residents can head to the Holland Drive Market & Centre for affordable hawker fares within a short walking distance. Additionally, they would have the enviable convenience of shopping at two malls, the One Holland Village and the Star Vista, both of which are located in close proximity. On the downside, the nearest primary schools, namely Fairfield Methodist School, Henry Park Primary School, Nanyang Primary School, and New Town Primary School, are within 1-2km away. Nonetheless, there will be a preschool within the development, as well as an active ageing centre catering to the residents. : This could be an ideal choice for individuals working at One-North or seeking public transport convenience, given its central location. Moreover, its close proximity to eateries and other amenities might appeal to those who prefer a vibrant lifestyle. However, given the likely classification as a PLH project and the limited number of available flats, this may not be an ideal choice for those aiming to secure a unit in this round of exercise. The development at the intersection of Tampines Avenue 1 and Tampines Street 92 is the first BTO launch in Tampines over the past two years. It will offer a total of 550 units, consisting of 2-room flexi, 4-room, and 5-room flats. : The development is bordered by a residential enclave to the north and an industrial park to the south. Furthermore, it is next to the Tampines West MRT station, which links to the Downtown Line (DTL), as well as only a 15-minute bus ride away from the Tampines Central. Close to the development is the Tampines Round Market & Food Centre, where residents can go for affordable hawker fare and do their grocery shopping. For recreation, residents can enjoy the nearby Safra Tampines Clubhouse and the water sports activities at Bedok Reservoir. Families with school-going children will find convenience in the proximity of three primary schools within a 1-km radius: Junyuan Primary School, St Hilda’s Primary School, and Tampines Primary School. There are also 11 primary schools within the 1-2km radius, including secondary schools like Tampines Secondary School and St Hilda’s Secondary School, as well as the Temasek Polytechnic. : This could be ideal for those who work in the east or frequently commute via the DTL. Additionally, it offers a mix of convenience to amenities and proximity to schools at various educational levels, which might appeal to families with school-going children. The development, located along Marsiling Lane in Woodlands, is one of the two offerings in the north for the latest 2024 BTO exercise. It offers a total of 1,590 units, consisting of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, 5-room, and 3-Gen flats. : Located near the Woodlands Checkpoint, the development is surrounded by industrial buildings and older HDB blocks. Residents can reach the nearby Marsiling and Woodlands Town Centres in approximately 20 minutes via public buses. Residents have two options for dining and grocery shopping: 211 Marsiling Crescent and the Marsiling Lane Market & Cooked Food Centre, both conveniently located nearby. This is in addition to the wide range of facilities, such as an eating house, restaurants, shops, supermarket, preschool, and even a Residents’ Network Centre, that the development itself will have. Furthermore, residents can immerse themselves in the lush greenery and diverse amenities at Admiralty Park – the largest in the north – and Woodlands Waterfront. The nearest primary schools from the development are within a 1-2km radius, namely Fuchun Primary School, Marsiling Primary School, Qihua Primary School, and Si Ling Primary School. : This could be ideal for families who need bigger flat types, as it is the only development that also offers 3Gen flats in addition to 5-rooms. Moreover, it could also be appealing to those who frequent Johor Bahru, especially with the checkpoint close by. The development along Sembawang Road and opposite Sembawang Country Club in Yishun is the first in the new Chencharu estate, which is projected to accommodate around 10,000 new homes. In this June BTO exercise, a total of 1,270 units consisting of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room, and 5-room flats will be available for booking. : Despite being located in a more built-up estate, the development sits in a remote area, with the nearby establishments being army camps. While this implies less human traffic to contend with, it also means residents would need to travel a distance to reach the nearest public transport nodes—Khatib MRT station, which connects to the North-South Line (NSL)—as well as other amenities via public buses. Fortunately, residents can enjoy some amenities closer to home within the development, which features a commercial podium that will contain an eating house, shops, minimart, preschool, and a senior care centre. Although there is only Peiying Primary School within 1 km of the development, there are an additional four primary schools: Ahmad Ibrahim Primary School, Jiemin Primary School, Naval Base Primary School, and Northland Primary School within a 1-2km radius. : This development could appeal to those seeking larger flat types and aiming to maximise their chances of securing a flat in this BTO exercise. However, applicants should be mindful of the limited nearby amenities and potential construction inconveniences as the Chencharu estate develops over time. Nonetheless, it could also hold significant upside potential, especially when the estate is fully developed with more amenities and connectivity in place.