Overview
As of 11 November 2026, 3 pm, a total of 34,992 people applied for 7,964 flats, yielding an overall application rate of 4.4. This is the highest application rate over the past three years. The strong application rate could be driven by the increased income ceiling, more SWT flats and more projects in attractive locations. The strong demand is evident across all categories, including community care apartments (CCAs), 2-room flexi flats, and 3-room/bigger flat types.
Of the total applicants, 494 applied for community care apartments, 12,670 applied for 2-room flexi flats, and 21,828 applied for 3-room and larger flats. The 2-room flexi flats have the highest number of applicants in the past three years, at 12,670. The previous high was in October 2025 with 11,188 applicants. The high numbers could be driven by more SWT flats and attractive locations.
Most Popular ProjectsToa Payoh Hillside was the most popular project, drawing almost 6,000 applicants and a 6.6 application rate among first-time families for 4-room flats. This was followed by Bayshore Sails and Oasis, which collectively drew more than 5,000 applicants with an application rate of 3.0. The high number of applicants for both sites is in line with our earlier prediction.
Bayshore Sails and Oasis drew many applicants due to its excellent location, proximity to the MRT station and the East Coast Park. Some units can enjoy sea views.
For Toa Payoh Hillside, the project attracts strong demand despite having the highest clawback rate. This is because buyers are likely confident that its prime location will draw healthy capital returns, and that future resale prices may be high enough to offset the recovery amount. The project is also situated right next to Caldecott MRT station, and close to schools such as CHIJ Primary and Secondary schools, with ample amenities in Toa Payoh.
For Tengah 2-room flexi flats, the application rates among first-time singles and seniors are high. Singles may be attracted to this place because they want to stay close to their parents or siblings who may already own a flat in Tengah. Similarly, seniors may want to live closer to their grown-up children who are living there. This site is also close to several upcoming healthcare amenities such as Jurong Polyclinic and the Jurong Region Line (JRL).
For Tengah 5-room flats, the application rate is much higher than those in Sembawang, although both are standard flats in non-mature estate. The white-flats offered could be one of the key factors in drawing more applicants for Tengah, which may be a novelty to many young people. White flats also offer more design flexibility which will be attractive for buyers who want to create their own layout plans.
Least PopularSembawang 4- and 5-room flats yielded the lowest application rate of less than 1 among first-timer families, despite having SWT flats. This is within our expectations because there is an ample supply of new flats in this area, with almost 4,000 flats launched in both the February and June sales exercises collectively. Those who intended to stay here would have applied in the past. Moreover, there are more attractive projects launched in this exercise, which may have diverted buyers away.