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.
The availability of all the amenities needed for modern urban lifestyle, including shopping malls, entertainment complexes, recreational facilities as well as a convenient and efficient transportation networks in the region has made Ang Mo Kio HDB estate a preferred place for residential property investments.
