HDB puts 8,748 flats up for grabs

4,802 of which are BTO ones.

The Housing Development and Development Board launched 8,748 flats under the May 2017 Build-To-Order (BTO) and Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise.

These comprise 4,802 BTO units and 3,946 SBF units across 25 towns and estates.

The number of BTO flats available for sale brings the total number of BTO flats offered this year to 8,858 units.

"Together with the 3,946 balance flats on offer, HDB has launched a total of 12,804 flats for sale in the first half of 2017 to meet the housing needs of Singaporeans," HDB said.

The BTO flats on offer are spread across six projects. Three are in the non-mature towns of Woodlands and Yishun, while another three are in the mature towns/ estates of Bidadari (Toa Payoh) and Geylang.

HDB said eligible first-timer families can enjoy up to $80,000 of housing grants, comprising the Additional CPF Housing Grant (AHG) and the Special CPF Housing Grant (SHG).

"With these grants, buyers of 2-room Flexi, 3-room, 4-room and 5-room flats could pay as little as $4,000, $70,000, $176,000, and $307,000, respectively," HDB said.