HDB launches seven build-to-order projects

95% of the 4,191 new flats will be set aside for first-timers in flat allocation.

In a release, HDB launched seven BTO projects, offering 4,191 new flats in two non-mature towns (Choa Chu Kang and Punggol) and three mature towns (Bukit Merah, Clementi and Geylang). This is the fourth BTO launch this year and HDB remains on track to launch 25,000 flats this year.

Here's more from HDB:

To ensure first-timers continue to enjoy priority in flat allocation, at least 95% and 85% of the BTO flat supply (excluding Studio Apartments) in mature towns and non-mature towns respectively will be set aside for them.

Eligible first-timer households can also enjoy various housing grants to help them own a new BTO flat. 

In Sep 2012, HDB will offer 3,700 new BTO flats for sale in Ang Mo Kio, Choa Chu Kang, Kallang Whampoa, Tampines and Woodlands. More information is available on the HDB website.

HDB will also offer 3,000 flats in a concurrent Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise. The balance flats will have good geographical spread and comprise flats from both mature and non-mature estates.

Applications for the new flats launched can be submitted online from today, 31 July 2012 (Tuesday), to 6 Aug 2012 (Monday).

For enquiries, the public can:

a) Log on to esales.hdb.gov.sg; or
b) E-mail hdbsales@hdb.gov.sg; or
c) Visit the HDB Sales Office to speak with our Customer Service Officers during office hours (Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 1 pm).