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Eight more projects under BTO system to be launched by year end

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will launch another eight “build-to order” (BTO) projects for flats by the end of this year.

These projects will be launched in Sengkang and Jurong West this month, two projects in Punggol next month and four projects in Dawson, Bukit Panjang and Sembawang in December.

National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan, who viewed one of the selection exercises at the HDB Hub on Wednesday, has assured Singaporeans that the supply of new flats under the BTO programme is more than adequate to meet the needs of younger couples.

He said that these flats are affordably priced and are good quality housing.

According to HDB, under the BTO system, the success rate for first timers who select their flat within the first try is 80 per cent, and within two tries is 96 per cent.

However, some have complained that they have not been able to get a flat after many attempts. Continue reading