600 Households in Ang Mo Kio to Move to New Flats Under Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme
HDB has announced that 600 en bloc households in Ang Mo Kio will be moving to new flats by 2017. This includes UE BizHub Central and Anderson Secondary School. In addition, HDB is compensating the flat owners for the market value of their flats, stamp and legal fees for buying an equivalent flat, and S$10,000 for removal allowance. Furthermore, HDB is also offering housing loans for the replacement flats.
Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3
The HDB has decided to renew four residential blocks in Ang Mo Kio, which will result in 600 new flats being built. The four blocks have a total of 606 flats, mostly three and four-room units, with a few five-room units and two executive flats. These flats were previously adjoining three-room units.
As part of the process, HDB will engage the residents in shaping the new living environment. In the replacement flats, residents will have the chance to participate in deciding the precinct’s name and use of specific spaces. Additionally, the HDB will facilitate the sale of remaining flats to residents with SERS rehousing benefits. Moreover, residents can request to have their flats sold or transferred to other owners, in case they don’t wish to relocate.
The replacement flats will be built alongside the existing Ang Mo Kio Drive estate. The work is expected to start in the third quarter of 2023 and be completed by Q3 2027. The replacement flats will have better designs, modern facilities and fresh 99-year leases. Furthermore, eligible flat owners will receive a SERS grant of up to S$30,000 for purchasing their new flats. Alternatively, owners can apply for a housing loan from HDB to purchase their replacement flats.
HDB will assign a SERS manager to each household. This process is expected to take five years. During the time of the relocation, HDB will survey the residents for the precinct names, fostering a sense of community and belonging among residents. In 1995, former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong first introduced SERS to breathe new life into old HDB estates.
UE BizHub Central
HDB has selected four HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio to redevelop. These blocks comprise of 606 units. Those affected will be given compensation based on current market value or the option of buying a replacement flat. This is HDB’s first redevelopment scheme in nearly four years. The affected units are one-, two-, and three-room flats.
The first SERS in almost four years will see the HDB redevelop four HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio. The blocks comprise 606 units, mostly three or four-room sold flats. Some of the remaining units are also available for sale. These blocks are eligible for the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS).
Residents are expected to be consulted in the planning of the new flats. The name of the precinct will be decided collectively by residents, as will the use of certain spaces. If residents do not want to move, they can apply for another flat elsewhere with SERS rehousing benefits. Residents can also opt to sell their existing flats and transfer the SERS rehousing benefits to a new home.
HDB will offer replacement flats in Ang Mo Kio Drive. Residents can expect a S$10,000 removal allowance and legal fees for the purchase of a comparable replacement flat. The replacement flats are scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2027. As with the current SERS, the new flats will also come with a 99-year lease. This means that HDB tenants will get almost double the lease when they move out at the end of 2027.
ITE College Central
Four HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio will be redeveloped under the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS). The scheme will result in the redevelopment of 606 units, mostly three-room flats. As part of the Government’s efforts to renew older estates, the affected residents will be offered replacement flats, with a market value equivalent to that of their old flats.
The SERS project has been a popular one among Singaporeans. It involves the redevelopment of older housing estates, and offers the residents new flats close by. These flats are usually more affordable and have better amenities. HDB said the new flats will be better suited for the residents and that they will be compensated for their old flats.
The new estate will be approximately one kilometre away from the old estate, and will provide access to ITE College Central and Anderson Secondary School. Additionally, residents of the new estate will have access to the Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang MRT stations. The new estate will also provide access to a wide range of amenities, including a Cooked Food Centre and Cheng San Market.
The relocation process will bring more than 600 residents to the new flats. In exchange, HDB will pay S$10,000 to each household to relocate and purchase a comparable replacement flat. This project will result in the construction of 1,065 replacement flats in Ang Mo Kio Drive. They will consist of two and four-room units. Construction is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2023 and be completed by the third quarter of 2027. The new flats will come with modern facilities and better design.
Anderson Secondary School
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) has selected four HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio to be redeveloped under a selective en bloc redevelopment scheme (SERS). The project involves the redevelopment of 606 units across Blocks 562 to 565 on AMK Avenue 3. The affected owners will be compensated at current market value and offered a replacement flat. The HDB has announced the redevelopment of the blocks on Thursday (7 Apr). Over 600 households are affected, including those living in three-room flats.
The redevelopment of these blocks in Ang Mo Kio is necessary due to the construction of a station and a rail line. These two projects could impact the structural soundness of the existing buildings. Besides, the new estate is located a mere one-km away from the old one. It is also within walking distance of ITE College Central and Anderson Secondary School. It will also have access to the MRT stations at Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang. The new estate will also be close to Cheng San Market and Cooked Food Centre.
The SERS compensation scheme allows displaced residents to purchase a new flat. The money can be used to renovate the new flat. Upon return, the new flat owners will receive a $1,000 retention sum to cover related expenses. In addition to compensation, the SERS scheme also offers housing loans to compensate for their new flats. In addition, up to six households can request for a joint selection.
Cheng San Market
The Housing and Development Board (HDB) is preparing to redevelop four blocks at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 in the next few years. These are blocks 562 to 565, which were completed in 1979. These blocks are 43 years old, so they will be upgraded to higher standards under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme.
Under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS), the HDB is planning to develop new flats for 600 households in Ang Mo Kio. These blocks include the popular Little India and Chinatown estates. The plan is to build better homes while maintaining community ties. It will take several years for HDB to complete the project.
After redevelopment, residents will have to move to new flats that have been designed to suit their needs. HDB will pay for the legal and stamp duty for the replacement flat. The replacement flats will range from a two-room flexi flat to a four-room apartment. The plot of land that the replacement blocks are built on will also be available for Build-To-Order projects.
The HDB will compensate affected flat owners with a new replacement flat along Ang Mo Kio Drive. In addition to compensation based on market value, HDB will pay stamp and legal fees for the new flat. HDB said that the replacement flats will consist of 1,065 units and construction will begin in the third quarter of 2023. The project is expected to be completed by Q3 2027.
Cooked Food Centre
HDB has announced plans to redevelop four HDB blocks in Ang Mo Kio, including the Blocks 562 to 565. The plans include the conversion of 606 units from three to four rooms to a total of six hundred and sixty six. As HDB noted in a press release, affected homeowners will be eligible for compensation based on the current market value of their units, and will have the option to purchase a new replacement flat.
The new HDB replacement flats will have better design, be located in more modern precincts, and come with a fresh 99-year lease. HDB will cover the legal fees associated with the replacement flats. In addition to the new flats, eligible owners will also receive S$30,000 in grants. Some HDB flat owners have waited three years and two unsuccessful attempts to obtain a larger Build-to-Order flat, and are unsure whether or not to move.
A total of 600 HDB flats in Ang Mo Kio are being developed under the Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS). In addition to the redevelopment of the old housing estates, HDB will also offer new replacement flats in MacPherson Lane. Besides, HDB will pay the stamp and legal fees associated with purchasing a comparable replacement flat.