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HDB launches 1,310 Sembawang flats with sub-three-year wait times
Singapore's Housing and Development Board is releasing over 1,300 Build-to-Order flats in Sembawang this November, offering one of the shorter waiting periods available to public housing applicants.
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The Housing and Development Board (HDB) will put 1,310 flats on sale in Sembawang during November, with completion timelines of less than three years, the board announced. The units represent part of HDB's broader effort to shorten waiting periods for public housing applicants across the island.
These Sembawang flats align with HDB's 2026 housing programme, which encompasses 4,661 additional units across various locations with waiting periods of under three years. The shorter completion timeframes reflect efforts to address demand for public housing in a competitive market.
Applicants interested in the Sembawang project can register during the November launch period. The sale forms part of HDB's regular Build-to-Order programme, which allows Singaporean families and eligible applicants to purchase new public housing units at subsidised rates.
The availability of flats with waiting periods under three years represents a significant consideration for prospective buyers, as it reduces the time between purchase and occupation. HDB continues to calibrate its housing launches based on demand patterns and construction capacity across different planning areas.