HDB flats are home to over 80% of Singapore's resident population, with about 90% of these resident households proudly owning their home.
By many measures, Singapore's public housing has been a resounding success.
Not just being equipped with various commercial, recreational, and social amenities in HDB towns, they are made to cater to changing needs and circumstances. They are planned to support national objectives such as maintaining racial harmony and strengthening family ties, at the same time focusing on the needs of the elderly and those who may be in financial difficulty.
As we round up 2016, what are the most popular HDB towns across entire Singapore?
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Jurong West posted the HDB Resale transaction volume at 1,358 units, followed by Sengkang at 1,332 units, and then Tampines at 1,281 units.
As the largest town in the Western part of Singapore., Jurong West used to contain swamps, low hills and thick jungle. In the 1960s, the government filled the swamps with land from the hill and the place was developed into an industrial estate with some housings. In the 1970s, housing developments in the Jurong area took off when Boon Lay, Taman Jurong, Hong Kah and other estates formed Jurong West New Town. In recent years, we can anticipate the revitalisation of the Jurong Lake District in the coming years to transform Jurong into an attractive location to live, work and play. Discover more hdb resale listings in Jurong West here.
Sengkang means "prosperous harbour" in Chinese, it was once a fishing village that comes with rubber and pepper plantations. Over the years, Sengkang has undergone rapid development and today, the town has been transformed into a 21st century township, with amenities for work and play for the residents. The Sengkang LRT system was developed as the existing public housing blocks were being built in the late 1990s. Besides, the housing developments in Sengkang have nautical-themed names, reminding the residents of the town's past. Find out more HDB resale listings here.
Tampines was named after the ironwood tree, or tempinis in Malay, that grew aplenty in the area. Through the years, Tampines town has transformed into one of the most vibrant and developed regional centres which serves residents in the Eastern part of Singapore with its array of commercial and retail services. The 3 main shopping malls adjacent to Tampines MRT have contributed to the commercial and retail sectors where high footfall managed to attract major banking and insurance companies to establish their presence in Tampines Regional Centre. More HDB resale listings in Tampines.