Increasing Chances for Success in BTO Applications for First-Time Flat Buyers

Mr David Ong Kim Huat asked the Minister for National Development (a) what is the current number of first-time HDB BTO applicants who remain unsuccessful in obtaining a flat after their third or more attempts; and (b) whether the Ministry will look at increasing their odds for a successful ballot for this group in securing their first home.

There are currently about 200 First-Timer (FT) applicants who have three or more unsuccessful attempts for BTO flats in non-mature estates. With the significant ramp-up in new flat supply in recent years, we have been steadily clearing the backlog of FT applicants.

These 200 FT applicants will have at least four ballot tickets in their next BTO application in the non-mature estates. Their chances will be further enhanced if they apply under the Married Child Priority Scheme or the Parenthood Priority Scheme. We are confident that these 200 FT applicants will likely be successful should they apply again for a BTO flat in a non-mature estate.