Where exactly should aspiring homeowners look as the property calendar turns a new leaf? For the Housing and Development Board’s February 2026 launch, the answer spans across the island, offering a promising detailed mix of approximately 4,600 flats situated in Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh. Prospective buyers encounter improved odds this year, as median application rates for first-timer families have fallen to 1.1 to 1.7.
February 2026 brings a promising mix of approximately 4,600 flats across Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines, and Toa Payoh.
This specific exercise is just the opening chapter of a much larger, anticipated narrative, as it forms an integral part of a broader plan to release 19,600 Build-To-Order flats throughout the year, with subsequent sales exercises scheduled for June and October. Additionally, a concurrent Sale of Balance Flats exercise essentially brings another 3,000 units to the table island-wide, ensuring that keen buyers have plenty of varied inventory to consider.
Among the slated locations, the Bukit Merah project often steals the spotlight, featuring roughly 1,040 units nestled tightly between Redhill Close and Jalan Bukit Merah. These homes, classified as Prime flats, come with a strict 10-year Minimum Occupation Period and a subsidy clawback estimated between 12% to 14% of resale price, ensuring long-term fairness.
While the wait until 2030 or 2031 might test one’s patience, the location is simply unbeatable, sitting just 350 meters from Redhill MRT and near the Central Business District. Families prioritizing educational accessibility will find the site particularly appealing, as it is situated immediately adjacent to Gan Eng Seng Primary, which significantly aids in school registration success. Given that previous launches like Berlayar Residences saw application rates hit 4.4 times supply, competition here is expected to be predictably fierce for the available 2-Room Flexi, 3-Room, and 4-Room configurations.
For families needing more breathing space without the central squeeze, Sembawang offers about 1,920 Standard flats, including spacious 5-Room options that are decidedly more wallet-friendly. Meanwhile, Toa Payoh and Tampines provide that coveted sweet spot of mature estate convenience, boasting established amenities and strong transport links that current residents cherish. The recent opening of Thomson-East Coast Line in November 2022 has further enhanced connectivity across Singapore, making various residential areas more accessible and attractive to homebuyers.
With over 4,000 units across the year offering waiting times under three years, and a massive supply target of 55,000 homes from 2025 to 2027, the government is clearly working hard to stabilize market prices.
Whether one prioritizes a chic city fringe address or a roomy suburban sanctuary, this upcoming launch genuinely seems to have something valuable for everyone.
