The July 2025 BTO exercise introduces policy updates aimed at strengthening family support and expanding housing access:
- Family Care Scheme (FCS): Priority allocation for parents and children applying for BTO flats to live together or nearby.
- Increased Quotas: Allocation for three-room and larger flats under the second-timer category will increase by 5%.
- Enhanced Support: Updates to the Deferred Income Assessment Scheme and Fresh Start Housing Grant will benefit low-to-moderate-income households.
While these changes are unlikely to affect the HDB resale market significantly, they reinforce the attractiveness of BTO flats for multi-generational families.
Planning Spotlight: Tampines Regional Centre
URA’s Draft Master Plan 2025 proposes transformative updates to Tampines Regional Centre, including:
- Development of at least two residential plots and four commercial plots
- Pedestrianisation of Tampines Central 5 to improve walkability and reduce car dependency
These plans aim to future-proof Tampines as a vibrant live-work-play hub, likely enhancing the long-term value of surrounding residential properties.
Agent Tip
Position Tampines properties as future-ready investments. For resale clients, highlight the potential uplift from upcoming developments and improved infrastructure.
Agent Actionables:
- Guide clients through new policies, helping them weigh BTO vs. resale options based on eligibility, urgency, and family needs.
- Highlight Tampines opportunities by showcasing future value uplift from new residential/commercial developments and improved walkability.
- Reposition resale listings near upcoming development zones as future-proof investments to attract long-term buyers.
