Official May 2017 SBF

[Leebe-]

The simple answer is the priority schemes guarantee a number, but not a good one. The priority schemes help you have an opportunity to join the ballot reserved for first timers, be it one ticket, two tickets or four tickets. Your number will be randomly drawn among the available numbers REGARDLESS of whether it is a good or bad number. After that your number will be drawn again with the second timers if you didn't get one the first round.

This explains how second timers can defy the odds and end up with a number that is not always at the tail end after the first timers. In a way it is to give them a chance really. It is bad enough you hardly have any priority, it will be worse if you are always picking trash bin unit or get out of range number.

I beg to differ that priority scheme guarantee a number . I have tried a couple of times be it under BTO/SBF under MCPS but didnt get a Q at all. It's really a luck game imo

 

[deskoh91]

For sites with overwhelming demand then it will happen still only up to 30 percent of the units are reserved for MCPS after all, and under SBF, demand nearly always outstrip supply by a sizeable portion so you could miss out on being selected in both ballots. But overall, it is still better than joining just one ballot

 

[Lazpig]

yes. i single ma. no chance, try higher % for BTO woodlands. but must wait till 24th May maybe like 5pm to see real stats.
You also thinking SBF? Bukit Panjang maybe. but the completion date is same as woodland or yishun.

Initially thought of going for Hougang sbf but after looking at the application rate..sigh..don't bother to try anymore.

 

[starstruck123]

I beg to differ that priority scheme guarantee a number . I have tried a couple of times be it under BTO/SBF under MCPS but didnt get a Q at all. It's really a luck game imo

same. but still gotta try

 

[Leebe-]

same. but still gotta try

Yup which area did you apply?

 

[Leebe-]

Hi, does anyone knows if elderly has a higher chances at the flats? Compared to first timer / second timer?

 

[deskoh91]

Hi, does anyone knows if elderly has a higher chances at the flats? Compared to first timer / second timer?

Yes for 2-Rooms. 40 percent of 2-Rooms are set aside for elderly applicants, with half of this further reserved for those who take up the seniors priority scheme to stay near existing home or near children.

 

[Leebe-]

Yes for 2-Rooms. 40 percent of 2-Rooms are set aside for elderly applicants, with half of this further reserved for those who take up the seniors priority scheme to stay near existing home or near children.

Toa Payoh
No of Units - 35
Number of
Applicants - 100
Elderly - 6.8
First Timers - 0.2
Second Timers - 2.0
Singles - NA
Overall - 2.9

Priority schemes are not allowed for 4 room which I applied for.
Just wondering if my chances are high. Confused

 

[starstruck123]

Toa Payoh
No of Units - 35
Number of
Applicants - 100
Elderly - 6.8
First Timers - 0.2
Second Timers - 2.0
Singles - NA
Overall - 2.9

Priority schemes are not allowed for 4 room which I applied for.
Just wondering if my chances are high. Confused

eh that's for 2RM right? u getting 2rm or 4rm?

 

[starstruck123]

Yup which area did you apply?

cant decide on SBF or BTO. probably similar chances of not getting a number

 

[windwaver]

If you fail to get a number in your priority scheme (MCPS) you will be thrown into the public queue along with everybody for ballot.

It's still better than only 1 ballot chance. SBF is always tougher for everybody, not just first timers.

Do also note that prices of SBF will be higher compared to it's BTO price because of shorter waiting time.

I beg to differ that priority scheme guarantee a number . I have tried a couple of times be it under BTO/SBF under MCPS but didnt get a Q at all. It's really a luck game imo

Yes, priority schemes also doesn't guarantee a number because there is still a slight chance that both ballots fail to get into the queue at all.

However, most cases are people with priority schemes do get a number but it may not be a top 20% number. That's why HDB drop a first timer to second timer status after they turn down two opportunities at choosing a flat.

This is only fair to those who only want to buy any flat but couldn't get a number due to bad ballot luck.

 

[Leebe-]

eh that's for 2RM right? u getting 2rm or 4rm?

HAHAHAH! Didn't realize I have been seeing the wrong thing the past few days. *Can't stop laughing at myself*
Thank you thank you.

No of Units - 15
Applicants - 309
First timer - 14.8
Second timer - NA
Overall - 20.6

How come overall will become 20.6 ah

 

[Leebe-]

cant decide on SBF or BTO. probably similar chances of not getting a number

Which area and which area respectively?

 

[Franzz]

FYI, Sembawang May SBF is $6,100 more expensive than the Nov SBF for same unit.

 

[angcsbenny]

FYI, Sembawang May SBF is $6,100 more expensive than the Nov SBF for same unit.

I think you meant similar unit? Even leftover unit release from May 2016 balance was not released in May 2017 balance flat.

Sent from OPPO X9076 using GAGT

 

[Franzz]

I think you meant similar unit? Even leftover unit release from May 2016 balance was not released in May 2017 balance flat.

Sent from OPPO X9076 using GAGT

Yeah paiseh, similar unit but same configuration. Just want to raise awareness on how much premium you guys are paying if you decide to apply in SBW.

 

[fatfleaz]

I am looking at applying for a different town from my parents but certain units will be within the 2km radius. Any idea if MCPS applies for all the units available or just the units within the 2km radius? TIA

 

[starstruck123]

Which area and which area respectively?

Queenstown/Bukit Merah SBF or Geylang BTO

 

[starstruck123]

I am looking at applying for a different town from my parents but certain units will be within the 2km radius. Any idea if MCPS applies for all the units available or just the units within the 2km radius? TIA

if your queue number was obtained based on mcps, your flat selection should be within 2 km. your parents would have to go down with you on second appointment (correct me if i am wrong) to sign an acknowledgment or sort to show that they know of the consequences should they move before YOUR flat MOP to a place not within 2 km from you.
it would be ok to choose any flat in that estate if your queue number was not based on any priority scheme.
think you will know which is the case when you get your queue number/appointment.
disclaimer: knowledge based on what happened to other people on this forum + HDB faqs.

 

[stephen hao]

just a quick question if anyone could help me out on this. Do 2nd timer applicants be considered if they qualify for the priority schemes under HDB , having the same chance as a 1st timer with priority scheme? So correct me if i am wrong. The order of selection for flats by ballot:

1) 1st timer with Priority scheme 30%-50 % units allocated
2) 2nd timer with Priority scheme 30%-50 % units allocated
3) 1st timer with no scheme balloting with 2 chance for the (remaining minus 5%) units available
4) 2nd timer with no scheme balloting with 1 chance for the (5%) units available

btw i am referencing for 4-Room SBF

Thanks!