July 02, 2009
Ang Mo Kio literally means ‘Westerner's bridge' in Hokkien, a term derived from Westerners who had settled in this region in the early days. The area has very recently undergone extensive redevelopment, of which residential development plans account for a majority. The residential segment with HDB estates comprising of apartment and condominium blocks available throughout the region, has achieved immense popularity. Over 54,000 housing units serve the residential purposes of about 280,000 local residents.

July 02, 2009
Bedok is named after the Malay word ‘bedoh', a type of slit drum used for calling the common people to attend prayers at the mosque. In fact this type of drum was commonly used by the mosques as late as the 1950s. In the recent years many residential areas have grown up in this prominent Singaporean region. Bedok New Town is a recent development to this region covering an area of about 9.4 km². It is a hilly region with a calm and quiet locale and features landscaped parks and sports complexes.

July 02, 2009
Bishan HDB Estate is situated in the Central region of Singapore. Its central location and easy accessibility from other parts of the country has made the estate highly popular among property buyers. Prices of the HDB units are also higher than that of other regions which are primarily due to their prime location and good conditions. A total of 19,000 flats, including 1,500 executive flats, constitute the Bishan HDB Estate. The most common flats are of 3 rooms, 4 rooms and 5 rooms, of which the 4 room flats are sold most. An estimated 74,000 residents live in this HDB estate.

July 02, 2009
Bukit Batok is a fairly new and developed region which falls under the Bukit Batok Planning Area. The region was the base for several industries, including Ford Motor Works and Hume Industries in the 1950s. During 1970s, the region witnessed a development initiative from the government of Singapore, and by the 80s HDB estates started to develop in the area. Today Bukit Batok is a fairly developed region, and is mainly used for residential purposes. HDB estates, condominiums, apartments and other residential units have come up in a large way. The largest and most prominent among them is the Bukit Batok New Town area. Most of the residential units are 3 or 4 room flats, numbering up to about 31,000 and serving the residential purpose of about 120,000 individuals.

July 02, 2009
Bukit Merah in the literal sense means 'red hill' in Malay, a term which derived its name from kampongs (malay villages), that used to populate Singapore in the olden days. The area has seen a tremendous growth in its real estate market particularly for residential purposes. Extensive redevelopment undertaking has been going on to promote the real estate market here. The Housing Development Board has gained immense popularity providing condominium and residential property...

July 02, 2009
Bukit Panjang, in Malay, means, "long spread of hill" which is primarily used to describe a range of low hills stretching from Mandai to Bukit Timah. This suburban area was formerly known as Zhenghua estate. The Bukit Panjang Planning Area forms the hub of Housing Development Board's housing estate - Bukit Panjang New Town. Bukit Panjang is a quiet town consisting of a mixture of old and new apartments. A population of I, 00,000 citizens are served by over 30,000 dwelling units consisting of 4-room and 5-room flats and condominium blocks made available by HDB in all parts of the region...

July 02, 2009
Bukit in Malay means ‘hill' whilst Timah means ‘tin'. This is the reason why people in the past thought this region to be abundant in the production of tin. But the real fact is that the word ‘Timah' is taken from the Temak trees that were found aplenty in this area. Today Bukit Timah is known to be a residential area for the well heeled...

July 02, 2009
The central district of Singapore is a wonderful place to live in for HDB owners because of the many facilities and amenities located there. Established HDB estates in the central district include Toa Payoh, Queenstown, Bukit Merah and Boon Keng. These places are located close to the city centre and are served by bus routes and MRT lines...

July 03, 2009
Choa Chu Kang has evolved from a rural settlement of Chinese immigrants in early 19^th century into a hub of residential complex with all amenities required for a modern urban lifestyle. The name of the place is derived from Chinese immigrants who were called "kang chu", where ‘kang' refers to river and ‘chu' refers to the clan name of the first headman in charge of plantations...

July 03, 2009
Clementi and its surrounding roads have been named after Sir Cecil Clementi, the Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1887 to 1893. A number of important administrative offices and political establishments are located in this area. Clementi is popular among property investors for two main reasons - the relatively cheaper land values and the huge redevelopment processes in the pipeline. The Clementi Planning Area and the Clementi New Town Area are the two main residential areas in the region...

July 03, 2009
Geylang has been traditionally home to the ethnic Malay community. The name "Geylang" comes from the Malay word "kilang" which refers to "mill", "factory" or "press" which were found here in the early days. The Housing Development Board has slowly developed the area, which was home to old shophouses in early 1900, into a planned residential area...

July 03, 2009
Hougang is a well known residential area commonly known as ‘heartland', a term used to describe a centralised region in a bigger area. It comprises Housing & Development Board (HDB) flats and condominiums. There are about 47,000 units of flats, most of which are 4 rooms. In addition, 4,300 executive flats and 960 HUDC (Housing and Urban Development Company) flats are located in Hougang. Most of the residential areas can be found in the New Town area...

July 03, 2009
Jurong East was one of the foremost regions in Singapore to be chosen for the development of industrial estates. Great emphasis has been given to the development of HDB estates serving the local residents as well as to attract foreign investments. Over 23,000 housing units and 1,800 executive units serve the accommodation requirement of 90,000 local residents...

July 06, 2009
Jurong West town, now an industrial estate, was initially a region dominated by low hills, swamps, and thick jungle. The town has experienced an ever increasing influx of workers around the Corporation Road and Boon Lay industrial area. Jurong Lake also attracts many tourists. The Jurong West HDB Estate has been providing comfortable and sustainable living space at affordable prices to all these workers and tourists for many generations...

July 06, 2009
Kallang, also known as Whampoa, is a developed urban area that has been serving the people of Singapore with HDB housing facility for a number of years. Several areas within the Kallang HDB estates date back to 1970s and 80s. Since those times, the residents of Kallang HDB Estate have enjoyed the great services and high quality amenities offered by the HDB estate located in this area...

July 03, 2009

The village of Lim Chu Kang was founded by Neo Tiew, a Chinese immigrant who helped to police the village. He also set up a primary school and health centre in the village. The area was originally noted for its numerous pepper and gambier plantations. Later there were rubber plantations and rubber estates...

July 06, 2009
The Marine Parade HDB Estate is constructed on reclaimed land and comprises of apartments and condominium blocks that have gained immense popularity catering to the residential needs of locals and real estate investors....

July 06, 2009
In the Malay language "Pasir Ris" means "white sand". The reason behind this name lies in its coastal location. In the past, there have been wide developments of the area as a popular residential area. HDB estates and condominiums are the most widely used modes of accommodation for the people of the locality...

July 06, 2009
Punggol in the Malay language means, "hurling sticks at tree branches to loosen fruits from their stems". This region is known as one of the oldest residential areas existing in Singapore. Punggol was taken up for many government housing projects in the early 1960s. Ever since that time, there have been many condominiums and HDB estates that have emerged in this area. Real estate got a further boost when Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong declared the "Punggol 21-Plus" plan in 2007...

July 06, 2009
The region of Queenstown is named after Queen Elizabeth II to mark her coronation ceremony in 1953. This region was among the first residential areas to be taken up by the government of Singapore as a test bed for Singapore's public housing initiatives. It became the first satellite town to be developed around this region. Within a short span of time, Queenstown became one of the more prominent residential areas in Singapore...

July 06, 2009
The Sembawang HDB Estate is situated within the Sembawang Planning Area, close to the Sembawang dockyard wharves. Although a major port area, the Sembawang region features much of a suburban ambience. The region was once a British naval base and had British military officers residing there. As such, high standard of amenities were made available in the area...

July 06, 2009
Sengkang was once a thriving port area, with fishing villages and rubber plantations being the mainstay of the economy of the region. Because of these features, Sengkang's name that literally means "prosperous harbour" in Chinese is quite justified. Today Sengkang HDB estate has a young and prosperous residential estate. This residential area comprises almost 40,000 residential units, most of them being apartments and flats...

July 06, 2009
A major Chinese settlement in the early days, Serangoon's inhabited area included the swamps and marshy land around the Serangoon River, along with prominent rubber plantations as well as fruit gardens. After redevelopment plans were put in place by the administrative authorities in the 1960s, Serangoon has developed and prospered into a preferred place for residential property investors...

July 06, 2009
Among the various HDB estates in Singapore, Tampines - or Tampines New Town - is the largest of them all. It is a densely populated region and has its name derived from a large forest comprising of ‘tampines' trees which grew in this region. Being one of the largest residential areas of Singapore, the region is now home to more than 200,000 people residing in more than 52,000 flats spread across 4.24 kilometres.

July 06, 2009
Toa Payoh is HDB's second satellite town after Queenstown and is an excellent place for both residents and tourists alike. This well developed housing estate is a famous residential area in Singapore. Spanning over an area of 8 sq km with an estimated 150,000 residents, it has more than 36600 flat units with the majority being 3-room and 4-room flats...

July 06, 2009
Woodlands has an urban presence and serves as a gateway to the Malaysian city of Johor Bahru via the Causeway. It is primarily known for the residential housing accommodation facility provided by the HDB Estate. Acting as the connecting link between Singapore and Malaysia, the HDB estate supports a huge population of locals and foreigners living in the area...

July 06, 2009
Yishun HDB Estate is surrounded by the ‘Great Outdoors' which covers a significant area of this region. Yishun, which was originally named Nee Soon, is a beautiful suburban town located in the northern part of Singapore. Yishun HDB Estate thus enjoys a natural surrounding that encompasses Yishun Park, Yishun Pond, Yishun Town Garden and Lower Seletar Reservior. The HDBs are provided with many facilities and their residents share a cohesive cultural bonding. There are approximately 180,000 residents living in the 21sq km area.