[[ Official November 2021 BTO ]]

[Youngpang7]

I see, what was the main reason?

Sorry for delayed response. We felt that all the restrictions were too difficult to overcome for a mid tier unit

 

[pigpigoink]

There's OBF in September if I remember correctly.

wa first time heard. can share what ish that?

i google but still unclear.

Open Booking of Flats. Open Booking of Flats lets you apply for a flat online any time throughout the year and to book a unit as soon as the next working day.

 

[windwaver]

Sorry for delayed response. We felt that all the restrictions were too difficult to overcome for a mid tier unit

I understand your point. What are your future plans in getting a home?

 

[windwaver]

wa first time heard. can share what ish that?

i google but still unclear.

Open Booking of Flats. Open Booking of Flats lets you apply for a flat online any time throughout the year and to book a unit as soon as the next working day.

It's first come first serve, meaning everybody will be on standby before 12am so as to try getting their application done ASAP once the window opens after mid night.

No penalty for OBF even if you don't turn up, just more $$ for HDB

There is an official OBF thread by me, you can read the thread to get a better idea.

 

[windwaver]

Here's the tread

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/official-open-booking-of-flats.6362150/

 

[pigpigoink]

Here's the tread

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/official-open-booking-of-flats.6362150/

thanks man, will read up.

 

[Youngpang7]

I understand your point. What are your future plans in getting a home?

One of the considerations is we couldn't get the HLE in time for the appt. Not sure whether we die die need one before the appt or what is the risk that HDB will reject.

Most likely we will go for resale a few years down the line.

 

[pigpigoink]

Here's the tread

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/official-open-booking-of-flats.6362150/

paiseh got more questions, just ask ask. how is the appointment like ah? is it very rush type? no need to view and select house ah? just go and say which unit and do paper work?

3 To help us keep each transaction within 30 minutes, please ensure that you bring along all the documents listed in Annex 1 in the invitation package and the payments required.

 

[windwaver]

One of the considerations is we couldn't get the HLE in time for the appt. Not sure whether we die die need one before the appt or what is the risk that HDB will reject.

Most likely we will go for resale a few years down the line.

No need approved HLE for selection.

I see, since you can wait for a couple of years, just take the time to source a unit that tick the boxes for your family.

 

[windwaver]

paiseh got more questions, just ask ask. how is the appointment like ah? is it very rush type? no need to view and select house ah? just go and say which unit and do paper work?

3 To help us keep each transaction within 30 minutes, please ensure that you bring along all the documents listed in Annex 1 in the invitation package and the payments required.

OBF will be launched a week before application starts after mid night (so that interested applicants can check out what's up for sale).

The number you get depends on how fast you complete application after mid night. If you're really fast, selection can be as soon as next day.

 

[pigpigoink]

OBF will be launched a week before application starts after mid night.

The number you get depends on how fast you complete application after mid night. If you're really fast, selection can be as fast as next day.

sorry sorry didnt mention properly, the questions i raised are meant for my BTO appointment

"3 To help us keep each transaction within 30 minutes, please ensure that you bring along all the documents listed in Annex 1 in the invitation package and the payments required."

 

[windwaver]

sorry sorry didnt mention properly, the questions i raised are meant for my BTO appointment

"3 To help us keep each transaction within 30 minutes, please ensure that you bring along all the documents listed in Annex 1 in the invitation package and the payments required."

Oh, just pop in 30 minutes before your scheduled time on the day of selection.

Get a number from the kiosk (any earlier the kiosk will not issue number), sit and wait for an officer to flash your number on the large monitor display, usually on or later than your scheduled timing.

When you're at the officer's counter, just let him/her know the unit you want to select, officer will block the unit if it's available then proceed with paperwork.

You can upload any missing documents within 2 weeks after your selection (if I remember correctly) to MyDoc@HDB.

 

[pigpigoink]

Oh, just pop in 30 minutes before your scheduled time on the day of selection.

Get a number from the kiosk (any earlier the kiosk will not issue number), sit and wait for an officer to flash your number on the large monitor display, usually on or later than your scheduled timing.

When you're at the officer's counter, just let him/her know the unit you want to select, officer will block the unit if it's available then proceed with paperwork.

You can upload any missing documents within 2 weeks after your selection (if I remember correctly) to MyDoc@HDB.

oic, thank you! so i need to know which unit i want before i go there.

I thought is go there then see the miniature sized layout then decide lol

 

[windwaver]

oic, thank you! so i need to know which unit i want before i go there.

I thought is go there then see the miniature sized layout then decide lol

Actually it's the same for BTO/SBF/OBF, you'll have to shortlist a couple of units in terms of ranking before going for selection.

The 3D models are useful because there will be people that cannot visualize a 3D image in their head.

 

[pigpigoink]

Actually it's the same for BTO/SBF/OBF, you'll have to shortlist a couple of units in terms of ranking before going for selection.
The 3D models are useful because there will be people that cannot visualize a 3D image in their head.

thanks once again. so if somehow there are units left and i go for the appointment but didn't buy any unit will there be any penalty/disadvantage/consequences?


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

 

[windwaver]

thanks once again. so if somehow there are units left and i go for the appointment but didn't buy any unit will there be any penalty/disadvantage/consequences?


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

There is no penalty only for OBF, BTO and SBF will penalize unless HDB waive base on their own criteria (usually is left low floors and your selection number is beyond 100%).

 

[pigpigoink]

There is no penalty only for OBF, BTO and SBF will penalize unless HDB waive base on their own criteria (usually is left low floors and your selection number is beyond 100%).

ic, thank you!

 

[windwaver]

ic, thank you!

Good luck to your selection

 

[pigpigoink]

Good luck to your selection

i see yesterday like just left those "unwanted" i supposed as expected.

it's quite fun trying to understand why some units noone choose


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

 

[windwaver]

i see yesterday like just left those "unwanted" i supposed as expected.

it's quite fun trying to understand why some units noone choose


Read HWZ Forum Rules!

Haha, yes that's very true.

However, most of the time, there wouldn't be a single stack that has all the positive designs.

HDB has grown smarter over the years to reduce bad designs and spread out positive ones across stacks.