December’s here, and you know what that means—analysts are dropping their year-end HDB resale report cards. Spoiler alert: Ang Mo Kio didn’t just pass. It graduated with honors, a fat bonus, and probably a promotion.
I nap under the construction barriers, I watch the workers, and I waddle around the perimeter looking for the best sun spots. And let me tell you something: these buildings are nearly done.
The recent Home Improvement Programme (HIP) voting failure in two Tiong Bahru blocks has sent ripples through Singapore’s public housing community, revealing critical challenges that could significantly impact the upcoming Voluntary Early Redevelopment Scheme (VERS).
Picture this: You’re 65, mortgage-free, and every month like clockwork, rental income flows into your bank account. No boss, no alarm clocks—just passive income from bricks and mortar. For decades, this has been the Singaporean retirement fantasy, passed down like gospel at coffee shops and family gatherings.
One of the biggest advantages of living at Pine Ville is our incredible location. We aren’t just near Ang Mo Kio—we are directly adjacent to a hub of convenience: ITE College Central. Forget about long trips for daily necessities! The campus’s Block A, Level 1 is practically a vibrant, full-service mini-mall right outside your doorstep.
The Selective En-bloc Redevelopment Scheme (SERS) has always been one of Singapore’s most impactful urban renewal programmes, offering residents of older HDB blocks a new lease of life with a fresh 99-year home nearby. The SERS for Blocks 562 to 565 at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, announced in April 2022, holds a unique place in history: it is widely considered the final major SERS site in Singapore, marking the end of an era.
The recent HDB October 2025 Build-To-Order (BTO) exercise stirred up quite a conversation, especially in the mature estate of Ang Mo Kio. While projects in Bishan and Toa Payoh saw fierce competition, Oak Ville @ AMK stood out for a different reason: its surprisingly low application rate. For first-timer families, 3-room flats received just 0.4 applicants per unit, and 4-room flats only 0.6.
But what does this mean for Pine Ville @ AMK, the adjacent SERS (Selective En Bloc Redevelopment Scheme) replacement project? Far from being a negative sign, Oak Ville’s lukewarm reception actually sets the stage for a potentially robust future for Pine Ville. Let’s dive into why.
For the first time in Singapore’s public housing history, we’re witnessing a Plus BTO project being built right beside the last SERS (Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme) project in the country. That’s right – Oak Ville and Pine Ville are about to become the most interesting property odd couple since… well, ever.
For the first time in Singapore’s public housing history, we’re witnessing a Plus BTO project being built right beside the last SERS (Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme) project in the country. That’s right – Oak Ville and Pine Ville are about to become the most interesting property odd couple since… well, ever.
They say timing is everything in life. Well, let me tell you—timing is also everything when you’re trying to finally upgrade from a kitchen that looks like it survived the 1980s. But I digress.