Looking for an alternative to BTO flats? In Feb 2024, HDB will be offering about 1,500 Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) that you can apply for. Sale of Balance flats are a good alternative for 1st and 2nd timer families applying for a subsidised flat as a bulk of the SBF supply will be allocated to this group. While singles may still have a chance, it may not be as high. Good luck and get applying!
The Full List of Sale of Balance Flats 2024
- Feb 2024 SBF in Non-Mature Estates
- Sale of Balance Flats on offer in non-mature estates: Sengkang and Choa Chu Kang
- 100 Sale of Balance Flats in Sengkang
- 10 Sale of Balance Flats in Choa Chu Kang
- Feb 2024 SBF in Mature Estates
- 20 Sale of Balance Flats on offer in Clementi
- Don't want to risk getting rejected for a Sale of Balance Flat? Buy a resale HDB flat instead!
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Feb 2024 SBF in Non-Mature Estates
There’s a total of 360 2-room flexi units on offer, 45 3-room flats, 250 4-room flats, and 225 5-room flats on offer in non-mature estates this Feb 2024 SBF exercise.
| HDB Town | Tentative Completion Date | Community Care Apartment (Seniors Only) | 2-room flexi | 3-room | 4-room | 5-room | Total |
| Bukit Batok | 2014 to 2018 | 50 | 20 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 130 |
| Choa Chu Kang | Completed | – | 5 | – | 5 | – | 10 |
| Hougang | 2025 to 2026 | – | – | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| Jurong West | Completed | – | 20 | – | 20 | 10 | 45 |
| Sengkang | Completed | – | 25 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 100 |
| Yishun | 2028 to 2029 | – | 290 | 5 | 190 | 185 | 670 |
Important Note: These Sale of Balance Flats on offer in Feb 2024 may be subject to change, and may be further reduced during the selection exercise depending on the availability of units. Also, make sure you know your HDB ethnic quota before applying to have the best chance of getting your SBF unit of choice.
Make sure to submit your HFE letter and all required documents by 15 January 2024 if you want to apply for any of the Sale of Balance Flats on offer in Feb 2024.
Sale of Balance Flats on offer in non-mature estates: Sengkang and Choa Chu Kang
For 2-room flexi flats, note that HDB prioritises about 90% of Sale of Balance Flats to 1st timer families, and the rest to 2nd timer families and 1st timer families.
2023 SBF Application Rate for 2-room flexi flats
| Project | No of Units | Number ofApplicants | Application Rate | |||
| Seniors | First-Timers Families | First-Timer Singles | Second-Timer Families | |||
| Sengkang | 37 | 446 | 12.9 | 3.8 | 161 | 15 |
2023 SBF Application Rate for 3-room flats and bigger
| Project | Flat Type | No of Units | Number ofApplicants | Application Rate | |
| First-Timers Families | Second-TimerFamilies | ||||
| Sengkang | 3-room (Income ceiling $7,000) | 7 | 118 | 8 | NA |
| 4-room | 36 | 538 | 10 | 189 | |
| 5-room | 10 | 287 | 13.8 | NA | |
For 3-room and bigger flats, 85-95% of Sale of Balance Flats are allocated to 1st timer families and about 5-15% to 2nd timer families.
100 Sale of Balance Flats in Sengkang
The most recent HDB resale transactions in Sengkang have yielded good gains, showing that Sengkang, though a “non-mature” estate, has good potential if you’re looking to sell after your flat has reached MOP.
2023 Median HDB Resale Price of HDB Flats in Sengkang
The median HDB resale price of Sengkang flats was at $595,000 at the end of 2023. Here are some HDB resale flats that were sold at higher than the market average:
1. Block 336C, Anchorvale Crescent, 5-room HDB, 1237.85 sqft, with 91 years remaining lease, sold for $800,000.
2. Block 277B, Compassvale Link, 4-room HDB, 968.75 sqft, with 84 years remaining lease, sold for $750,000.
3. Block 137, Rivervale Street, Executive HDB (EC), 1506.95 sqft, with 74 years remaining lease, sold for $735,000.
Why choose Sengkang?
Sengkang boasts an efficient public transport network with Sengkang MRT and Buangkok MRT, and a well-developed LRT system that links you to the rest of the town.
There’s also a wide range of amenities, including Compass One mall — Singapore’s first thematic shopping centre, and Sengkang General Hospital, the largest in the region, as well as schools, such as Sengkang Green Primary School, Fernvale Primary School, and Fern Green Primary School
On weekends you can take your kids to Pulau Ubin or Coney Island for outdoor activities that will take them out and give you more time to unwind at home.
10 Sale of Balance Flats in Choa Chu Kang
2023 Median HDB Resale Price of HDB Flats in Choa Chu Kang
The median HDB resale price of Choa Chu Kang flats was at $530,000 at the end of 2023.
Here are some HDB resale flats that were sold at higher than the market average:
1. Choa Chu Kang Block 437, Executive HDB (EC), 1993 sqft, with 68 years remaining lease, sold for $800,000.
2. Choa Chu Kang Block 557, Executive HDB (EC), 1571.53 sqft, with 71 years remaining lease, sold for $765,000.
3. Choa Chu Kang Block 808B, 5-room HDB, 1205.56 sqft, with 92 years remaining lease, sold for $658,000.
Why choose Choa Chu Kang?
I have to speak up for my home town here. Having grown up in Choa Chu Kang, I’ve personally seen numerous developments in the area over the past 6 years. Most of the HDB blocks have gone through the Home Improvement Programme (HIP), with bigger playgrounds and sports facilities added to the neighbourhood. Choa Chu Kang’s Mega Playground was actually right in front of my house, complete with a soccer field, a basketball court, and a badminton court. There’s also a track field for you to get some miles in before or after work.
Lot One shopping centre has all of the amenities you’ll need, from retail shops to restaurants, though they’re not Michelin-star-quality. There’s a GymBoxx opposite Lot One, at the Keat Hong Community Centre, and a new Choa Chu Kang SAFRA open with a swimming pool, bowling alley, and futsal courts.
There are lots of schools nearby, such as Concord Primary School, Choa Chu Kang Primary School, Teck Whye Secondary, School, and Jurong Pioneer JC.
If you’re looking for quick access to the city, the bus 190 will take you to Orchard in under 30 minutes without traffic, and about 45 minutes to Stevens MRT. The Choa Chu Kang interchange also houses a direct access to the Bukit Panjang LRT, where you’ll be able to transfer to the Downtown Line to reach the CBD.
Feb 2024 SBF in Mature Estates
There’s a total of 65 2-room flexi units on offer, 65 3-room flats, 275 4-room flats, and 65 5-room flats on offer in mature estates this Feb 2024 SBF exercise.
| HDB Town | Tentative Completion Date | Community Care Apartment (Seniors Only) | 2-room flexi | 3-room | 4-room | 5-room | Total |
| Ang Mo Kio | 2028 | – | 5 | – | 30 | 15 | 50 |
| Clementi | Completed | – | 5 | 10 | 5 | – | 20 |
| Kallang/Whampoa | 2026 | – | 30 | 10 | 45 | – | 85 |
| Queenstown | 2027 to 2028 | – | – | 40 | 130 | – | 170 |
| Tampines | 2025 to 2026 | – | 25 | 5 | 65 | 50 | 145 |
20 Sale of Balance Flats on offer in Clementi
2023 SBF Application Rate for 2-room flexi flats
For 2-room flexi flats, note that HDB prioritises about 90% of Sale of Balance Flats to first-timer families, and the rest to 2nd timer families.
| Project | No of Units | Number ofApplicants | Application Rate | |||
| Seniors | First-Timers Families | First-Timer Singles | Second-Timer Families | |||
| Clementi | 2 | 20 | 19 | 1 | NA | NA |
2023 SBF Application Rate for 3-room flats and bigger
For 3-room and bigger flats, 95% of Sale of Balance Flats are allocated to 1st timer families and only 5% to 2nd timer families.
| Project | Flat Type | No of Units | Number ofApplicants | Application Rate | |
| First-Timers Families | Second-TimerFamilies | ||||
| Clementi | 3-room | 8 | 47 | 4.1 | NA |
| 4-room | 9 | 173 | 13.8 | NA | |
| 5-room | 5 | 218 | 21.6 | NA | |
2023 Median HDB Resale Price of HDB Flats in Clementi
The median HDB resale price of Sengkang flats was at $485,000 at the end of 2023.
Here are some HDB resale flats that were sold at higher than the market average:
1. Block 440, Clementi Ave 1, 5-room HDB, 1205.56 sqft, with 94 years remaining lease, sold for $1,280,000.
2. Block 312C, Clementi Ave 4, 5-room HDB, 1216.32 sqft, with 92 years remaining lease, sold for $1,250,000.
3. Block 311B, Clementi Ave 4, 5-room DBSS, 1130.21 sqft, with 90 years remaining lease, sold for $1,170,000.
4. Block 304, Clementi Ave 4, Executive HDB (EC), 1743.75 sqft, with 54 years remaining lease, sold for $1,088,000.
As you can tell, these HDB resale flats were within the same vicinity and most likely pushed the prices up in the area. While these 2023 HDB resale transactions show great potential for gains when you sell, you should be aware that as Clementi is closer to the central region and therefore classed as a mature estate, the competition here is high, driving up sellers’ asking prices.
Why choose Clementi?
Living in Clementi offers a blend of convenience, accessibility, and lifestyle amenities that make it an attractive location for many residents.
There are numerous esteemed schools nearby, notably the National University of Singapore, which positions Clementi as an educational hub, attracting both students and academic professionals.
In terms of connectivity, there’s the Clementi MRT and Beauty World MRT that links you to the East-West line and Downtown line. Those who drive will also find the PIE easily accessible to take you to the city.
Looking forward, Clementi stands on the brink of significant developments, as the government’s plans to transform the Jurong Lake District and Jurong Innovation District into a second CBD and the impending Tuas Mega Port suggest a promising future. These initiatives not only forecast potential growth but also signal increased job opportunities, solidifying Clementi’s standing as a dynamic and forward-looking residential choice.
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