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'''Build To Order''' (]: '''BTO'''; ]: 预购组屋制度) is a ] (HDB) flat allocation system that offers flexibility in timing and location for owners buying a New HDB flats in ]. Eligible buyers planning to shift into a new HDB apartment in the near future, can apply for apartments in their preferred location from specific sites launched. Tender for construction will be called only when most of the apartments in a specific contract 65~70% or more have been booked, otherwise, the project will be aborted. '''Build to order''' ('''BTO''') is a ] scheme enacted by the ] (HDB), a statutory board responsible for ]'s public housing. First introduced in 2001, it was a flat allocation system that offered flexibility in timing and location for owners buying new public housing in the country.


Under the scheme, Singaporeans select and apply for an apartment in their preferred location(s) from a list of launch sites. Originally, a tender for construction would be called only if the number of applicants is at least 70% of the number of apartments in a specific contract (50% since 2011), otherwise, the project would not be built. The scheme subsequently evolved, and the HDB now builds flats in advance of demand.
The waiting time for new flat applicants under the old '''Registration for Flats System''' (RFS) is relatively short, resulting in some applicants getting their flats earlier than they would like to. Hence flats built under the BTO would likely be completed in 4 years or shorter. For eligible flat buyers in urgent need of accommodation, the new quarterly or half yearly sale system enables them to buy a new ready-flat in a relative short period.


==History==
All BTO projects are designed by ]. Due to the success of BTO projects, HDB launched the ''']''' (DBSS) for private sector participation in public housing. The first pilot DBSS project at ] would be built by private developer but maintained under the HDB belt after construction.
BTO replaced the predecessor Registration for Flats System (RFS) scheme, whereby the waiting time for new flat applicants was relatively shorter because flats were built ahead of demand. In comparison, the new BTO system requires a waiting period of about 3–4 years instead as such a system removes the need for the government to make projections ahead of demand.


All BTO projects are designed by ], an infrastructure and urban development conglomerate owned by ]. To allow private sector a share of the public housing pie, HDB launched the ] (DBSS). The first pilot DBSS project at ] was built by private developer, Sim Lian Group, before subsequently being maintained by the HDB after construction. In 2011, then National Development Minister ] eventually ended the DBSS scheme indefinitely and all BTO projects are now strictly within the public sector.<ref>{{cite news|title=Khaw Boon Wan suspends DBSS land sale|url=https://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporescene/khaw-boon-wan-suspends-dbss-land-sale-115432725.html|work=Yahoo Singapore|date=4 July 2011}}</ref>
⚫ ==BTO Unique Features==
⚫ *'''ASSURE 3''' <ref></ref> - New Extended ] Scheme Covering ] Leakage (5yrs), External Water ] (5yrs) and Spalling ] (10yrs) for New HDB Flats such as '''Tivela''' launched from March 2005. '''Defect Liability Period''' (DLP) - Previous HDB projects are offers a standard one-year to all purchasers of its new flats. During this period, any building defects are repaired at no cost to the lessees.


=== Sale of balance ===
⚫ *'''Premium''' apartment for 4, 4A and 5 rooms/loft unit - Internal sqm (90–96 m², 101–103 m² and 110–114 m² / 111–120 m²)
HDB has introduced a scheme under which eligible flat buyers in urgent need of accommodation, can ballot for leftover units that are reintroduced into the market, known as Sales of Balance flats (SBF).
⚫ **Solid timber doors for all bedrooms
⚫ **Semi-solid timber doors for bathrooms
⚫ **Polished homogeneous/porcelain tiles & timber-strip for Living/Dining & Bedrooms


In February 2019, it was announced that starting from the middle of 2019, flat buyers will be able to apply for unsold BTO flats online anytime on a first-come, first-served basis, and book a flat by the next working day. This was intended to help citizens with an urgent need for housing.<ref>{{cite news |date=7 February 2019 |title=HDB home buyers can soon book unsold balance flats at any time |url=https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/hdb-unsold-balance-flats-rof-book-any-time-bto-11208478 |work=Channel NewsAsia}}</ref>
⚫ *'''Standard''' apartment for 2, 3, 4 and 5 rooms - Internal sqm (35–45 m², 65 m², 90–94 m² and 110 m²)
⚫ **Semi-solid timber doors for all rooms
⚫ **Glazed ceramic tiles for Living/Dining & Bedrooms (optional)


=== Evolution of the scheme ===
⚫ *'''Optional Component Scheme''' (OCS) - More flexibility and choices to have floor finishes and internal timber doors installed. The opt-in basic cost are usually about '''20~30%''' cheaper due to bulk purchases and less labour charges. But those who want variety of timber or bi-fold doors design, and better homogeneous tiles or tiles/timber skirting can opt-out the schemes.
In recent years, the HDB has been commencing construction for housing projects in advance of public demand.


In October 2024, HDB chief executive Tan Meng Dui explained that construction work for project sites may begin months, and in some cases more than a year, before the actual launch of the project.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yang |first=Wong |date=6 October 2024 |title=Over 2,000 BTO flats with waiting time of under 3 years to be launched in October |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/over-2000-bto-flats-with-waiting-times-of-under-3-years-to-be-launched-in-october |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241124053550/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/over-2000-bto-flats-with-waiting-times-of-under-3-years-to-be-launched-in-october |archive-date=2024-11-24 |access-date=2024-12-19 |work=The Straits Times |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ * '''Universal Design''' (UD) - These include ramps at main entrance, levelled floors throughout the flat, wider internal corridors, bedroom and toilet doors, wheelchair-accessible common toilet, space provision for future installation of grab bars in all toilets, as well as easily accessible switch sockets, TV outlets and telephone outlets. New HDB Flats such as '''Fernvale Vista''' launched from July 2006.

In December 2024, it was announced that HDB had commenced structural works on various projects in Clementi, Toa Payoh, and Bukit Merah, before the projects had been launched for sale.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ng |first=Keng Gene |date=15 December 2024 |title=HDB starts work on flats not announced for sale yet in Clementi, Toa Payoh and Bukit Merah |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housing/hdb-starts-work-on-flats-not-announced-for-sale-yet-in-clementi-toa-payoh-and-bukit-merah |access-date=19 December 2024 |work=]}}</ref>

⚫ ==Unique features==
⚫ *ASSURE 3<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513074542/http://www.hdb.gov.sg/fi10/fi10320p.nsf/w/AboutUsPublicHousing?OpenDocument#assure |date=May 13, 2014 }}</ref> – New Extended ] Scheme Covering ] Leakage (5yrs), External Water ] (5yrs) and Spalling ] (10yrs) for New HDB Flats such as Tivela launched from March 2005. Defect Liability Period (DLP) – Previous HDB projects are offers a standard one-year to all purchasers of its new flats. During this period, any building defects are repaired at no cost to the lessees.
⚫ *Premium apartment for 4, 4A and 5 rooms/loft unit – Internal square metres (90–96&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>, 101–103&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> and 110–114&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> / 111–120&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>)
⚫ **Solid timber doors for all bedrooms
⚫ **Semi-solid timber doors for bathrooms
⚫ **Polished homogeneous/porcelain tiles & timber-strip for Living/Dining & Bedrooms
⚫ *Standard apartment for 2, 3, 4 and 5 rooms - Internal square metres (40–55&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>, 65&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>, 90–94&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> and 110–120&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup>)
⚫ **Semi-solid timber doors for all rooms (OCS)
⚫ **Glazed ceramic tiles for Living/Dining & Bedrooms (OCS)
⚫ *Optional Component Scheme (OCS) – More flexibility and choices to have floor finishes and internal timber doors installed. The opt-in basic cost are usually about 20~30% cheaper due to bulk purchases and less labour charges. But those who want variety of timber or bi-fold doors design, and better homogeneous/porcelain tiles or tiles/timber skirting can opt out of the schemes.
⚫ * Universal Design (UD) – These include ramps at main entrance, levelled floors throughout the flat, wider internal corridors, bedroom and toilet doors, wheelchair-accessible common toilet, space provision for future installation of grab bars in all toilets, as well as easily accessible switch sockets, TV outlets and telephone outlets. New HDB Flats such as Fernvale Vista launched from July 2006.
⚫ * Ferrolite Wall <ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081009210904/http://www.engseng.com.sg/prod02.htm |date=October 9, 2008 }}</ref> – HDB new patented wall using a material called ], which is similar to concrete but uses less sand as it contains a steel wire mesh. A ferrolite wall uses 20 per cent less sand than a concrete one. It is less susceptible to cracking and heat from the sun and has better sound-insulation capabilities. It is a piloted project launched from 2006 for selective Fernvale Court, Treelodge and Kim Tian Green.


⚫ ==BTO projects==
⚫ * '''Ferrolite Wall''' <ref></ref> - HDB new patented wall using a material called ], which is similar to concrete but uses less sand as it contains a steel wire mesh. A ferrolite wall uses 20 per cent less sand than a concrete one. It is less susceptible to cracking and heat from the sun and have better sound-insulation capabilities. It is a piloted project launched from 2006 for selective '''Fernvale Court''', '''Treelodge''' and '''Kim Tian Green'''.
The demand for BTO flats was low in the first years, resulting in the cancellation of 5 projects as they did not meet the requirement of minimum 70% application ratio. However, once the demand recovered, HDB has launched between 20 and 40 BTO projects annually since 2010, which consists of 15,000–28,000 units. By the end of 2015, HDB had launched 251 BTO projects, comprising 168,453 units.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teoalida |date=2019-10-17 |title=List of BTO projects and brochures |url=https://www.teoalida.com/singapore/btolist/ |access-date=2024-04-22 |website=The world of Teoalida |language=en-US}}</ref>


⚫ Construction costs for 5-room, 4-room, 3-room & 2-room units respectively averaged about $160,000, $120,000, $80,000 & $40,000 (based on 2004 cost). This also include the cost of sub-contractors and construction of ]s, ]s, electrical ]s (ESS), child-care centres, playgrounds, fitness corners, linkway shelters and general landscaping.
⚫ ==BTO Projects==
⚫ Awarded BTO main contractors tender, each ] costs per 5-room, 4-room, 3-room & 2-room units are likely to be average about $160,000, $120,000, $80,000 & $40,000 (based on 2004 cost) respectively. This may also include the cost of sub-contractors and construction of multi-storey carpark, Lifts, Electrical ] (ESS), Child-care center, Children Playground, Fitness Corner, Linkway Shelter & Open Space landscape etc.


==Notes== ==References==
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Build to order (BTO) is a real estate development scheme enacted by the Housing and Development Board (HDB), a statutory board responsible for Singapore's public housing. First introduced in 2001, it was a flat allocation system that offered flexibility in timing and location for owners buying new public housing in the country.

Under the scheme, Singaporeans select and apply for an apartment in their preferred location(s) from a list of launch sites. Originally, a tender for construction would be called only if the number of applicants is at least 70% of the number of apartments in a specific contract (50% since 2011), otherwise, the project would not be built. The scheme subsequently evolved, and the HDB now builds flats in advance of demand.

History

BTO replaced the predecessor Registration for Flats System (RFS) scheme, whereby the waiting time for new flat applicants was relatively shorter because flats were built ahead of demand. In comparison, the new BTO system requires a waiting period of about 3–4 years instead as such a system removes the need for the government to make projections ahead of demand.

All BTO projects are designed by Surbana Corporation, an infrastructure and urban development conglomerate owned by Temasek Holdings. To allow private sector a share of the public housing pie, HDB launched the Design, Build and Sell Scheme (DBSS). The first pilot DBSS project at Tampines was built by private developer, Sim Lian Group, before subsequently being maintained by the HDB after construction. In 2011, then National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan eventually ended the DBSS scheme indefinitely and all BTO projects are now strictly within the public sector.

Sale of balance

HDB has introduced a scheme under which eligible flat buyers in urgent need of accommodation, can ballot for leftover units that are reintroduced into the market, known as Sales of Balance flats (SBF).

In February 2019, it was announced that starting from the middle of 2019, flat buyers will be able to apply for unsold BTO flats online anytime on a first-come, first-served basis, and book a flat by the next working day. This was intended to help citizens with an urgent need for housing.

Evolution of the scheme

In recent years, the HDB has been commencing construction for housing projects in advance of public demand.

In October 2024, HDB chief executive Tan Meng Dui explained that construction work for project sites may begin months, and in some cases more than a year, before the actual launch of the project.

In December 2024, it was announced that HDB had commenced structural works on various projects in Clementi, Toa Payoh, and Bukit Merah, before the projects had been launched for sale.

Unique features

  • ASSURE 3 – New Extended Warranty Scheme Covering Ceiling Leakage (5yrs), External Water Seepage (5yrs) and Spalling Concrete (10yrs) for New HDB Flats such as Tivela launched from March 2005. Defect Liability Period (DLP) – Previous HDB projects are offers a standard one-year to all purchasers of its new flats. During this period, any building defects are repaired at no cost to the lessees.
  • Premium apartment for 4, 4A and 5 rooms/loft unit – Internal square metres (90–96 m, 101–103 m and 110–114 m / 111–120 m)
    • Solid timber doors for all bedrooms
    • Semi-solid timber doors for bathrooms
    • Polished homogeneous/porcelain tiles & timber-strip for Living/Dining & Bedrooms
  • Standard apartment for 2, 3, 4 and 5 rooms - Internal square metres (40–55 m, 65 m, 90–94 m and 110–120 m)
    • Semi-solid timber doors for all rooms (OCS)
    • Glazed ceramic tiles for Living/Dining & Bedrooms (OCS)
  • Optional Component Scheme (OCS) – More flexibility and choices to have floor finishes and internal timber doors installed. The opt-in basic cost are usually about 20~30% cheaper due to bulk purchases and less labour charges. But those who want variety of timber or bi-fold doors design, and better homogeneous/porcelain tiles or tiles/timber skirting can opt out of the schemes.
  • Universal Design (UD) – These include ramps at main entrance, levelled floors throughout the flat, wider internal corridors, bedroom and toilet doors, wheelchair-accessible common toilet, space provision for future installation of grab bars in all toilets, as well as easily accessible switch sockets, TV outlets and telephone outlets. New HDB Flats such as Fernvale Vista launched from July 2006.
  • Ferrolite Wall – HDB new patented wall using a material called ferrocement, which is similar to concrete but uses less sand as it contains a steel wire mesh. A ferrolite wall uses 20 per cent less sand than a concrete one. It is less susceptible to cracking and heat from the sun and has better sound-insulation capabilities. It is a piloted project launched from 2006 for selective Fernvale Court, Treelodge and Kim Tian Green.

BTO projects

The demand for BTO flats was low in the first years, resulting in the cancellation of 5 projects as they did not meet the requirement of minimum 70% application ratio. However, once the demand recovered, HDB has launched between 20 and 40 BTO projects annually since 2010, which consists of 15,000–28,000 units. By the end of 2015, HDB had launched 251 BTO projects, comprising 168,453 units.

Construction costs for 5-room, 4-room, 3-room & 2-room units respectively averaged about $160,000, $120,000, $80,000 & $40,000 (based on 2004 cost). This also include the cost of sub-contractors and construction of multistorey car parks, lifts, electrical substations (ESS), child-care centres, playgrounds, fitness corners, linkway shelters and general landscaping.

References

  1. "Khaw Boon Wan suspends DBSS land sale". Yahoo Singapore. 4 July 2011.
  2. "HDB home buyers can soon book unsold balance flats at any time". Channel NewsAsia. 7 February 2019.
  3. Yang, Wong (6 October 2024). "Over 2,000 BTO flats with waiting time of under 3 years to be launched in October". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2024-11-24. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
  4. Ng, Keng Gene (15 December 2024). "HDB starts work on flats not announced for sale yet in Clementi, Toa Payoh and Bukit Merah". The Straits Times. Retrieved 19 December 2024.
  5. ASSURE 3: New Extended Warranty Scheme Covering Ceiling Leakage, External Water Seepage And Spalling Concrete For New HDB Flats Archived May 13, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
  6. Ferrolite Partition Wall Panels Archived October 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Teoalida (2019-10-17). "List of BTO projects and brochures". The world of Teoalida. Retrieved 2024-04-22.

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