BTO APPOINTMENT DATE & SITE RECCE 🏠

hey zesties! 🍋

So recently we received our BTO appointment date!! Upon receiving the good news, I informed my boss to take a half day PM leave and my leave was granted! 🤩

Here’s the breakdown of my timeline upon receiving my BTO appointment date:

𝟏𝟑 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓

• Received our BTO appointment date exactly 2 weeks before

• Booked half day PM leave

• Logged into HDB flat portal to read the necessary documents

• Impromptu meet up with my fiancée to shortlist our units

𝟏𝟒 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓

• Went down to HDB Hub to view their 3D models in the afternoon

• Took some time to scrutinise the models (view the directions, look at amenities, approximate the distance between each blocks)

𝟏𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓

• Went down to site recce in the afternoon

• Literally walked the perimeter of the BTO project, crossed to the opposite buildings and went up to level 14 (since the highest floor of our BTO project is level 14) to view the scenery and the status of the BTO project

It is important to site recce so you’ll know the approximate height of the chosen unit and its surroundings. This played a part in the decision making process to choose the floor levels and units!

𝟐𝟐 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓

• Finalised our shortlisted units and floor levels!

𝟐𝟕 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟓

• D-DAY TO CHOOSE OUR UNITS 😮‍💨

On a side note, I would read the updates and current status of our BTO project in the telegram group chat everyday! This is important so we know how many people have chosen their units, how many people dropped out and the remaining units left! 😬

All the best to those waiting to choose their units!! 🙏🏻

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭(𝐬):

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2025/8/20 Edited to

... Read morePreparing well for your BTO appointment can make all the difference in securing your ideal home. Before your appointment day, make sure to thoroughly review all flat booking materials uploaded on the HDB portal. These documents provide vital information on available units, flat details, and booking procedures. Checking the box to confirm you've read and understood these documents is mandatory for a smooth booking process. Additionally, if this is your first time attending a flat booking appointment, consider creating a checklist of your preferred units and floor levels based on your site recce. Personally, walking around the actual site helped me visualize unit views and neighborhood amenities better than just looking at 3D models online. Visiting the highest accessible floor equipped me with perspective on the surroundings, natural lighting, and privacy levels—which truly guided my choice. Keep track of updates via Telegram groups or community chats dedicated to your BTO project. Such channels often share real-time info on the number of units left, dropouts, and newcomers, helping you gauge competition and availability as booking day approaches. If you’re worried about timing, remember that HDB strictly enforces appointment time slots so try to arrive early to avoid missing your chance. Should delays occur, contact HDB promptly for guidance to avoid forfeiting your booking opportunity. Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask questions during your appointment or reach out to HDB officers for clarifications. Being proactive, prepared, and informed will boost your confidence and increase your chances of securing the best flat for your family’s needs.

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Fredrick Lee

Hello, I want to ask, do I need to sign on annex 2?

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Hi during our lease sign did they tell the key collection and project completion details

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