Since the end of the circuit breaker, there has been an uptick in interest for larger homes, particularly for older resale HDB flats with larger floor areas. 

For the whole of 2020, there were 5,984 5-room units sold, which was 10.3% higher than the year before. Meanwhile, 3-room resale flats declined by 0.7% in the same period, making it the first annual decline since 2015.

According to experts, the stronger preference for larger resale flats is brought on by the working from home culture as well as changing lifestyle needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

So, if you’re on the lookout to upgrade or buy a big flat, below is a list of the biggest jumbo flat, HDB maisonette, executive apartment, 5-room flat, and landed HDB terrace house you can find on PropertyGuru right now. 

Related article: Battle of the Big Flats: Maisonette, Jumbo Flat, Executive Flat, 3Gen Flat, 5-Room Flat

10 Biggest Jumbo Flats for Sale 

When HDB first launched the jumbo flat in 1989, it was coined as the ‘seven-room flat’ because it was basically converted from a 3-room and 4-room flat. A large supply of unsold 3-room and 4-room flats in estates such as Yishun and Woodlands, coupled with a growing demand for larger homes, made HDB to convert these flats during the 1980s and 1990s.

Today, jumbo flats are no longer in production and it’s estimated that there are only 2,900 jumbo flats remaining in estates such as Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Bedok, Hougang, Jurong East, Pasir Ris, Tampines, and Woodlands. 

Below are the biggest jumbo flats available on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:

Discover other jumbo flats for sale on PropertyGuru. 

10 Biggest Executive Apartments for Sale

Executive apartments (EAs) were built from the 1980s to the early 2005, and like most flats during the period, they were designed to be very spacious, ranging from approx. 1,507 sq ft to 1,615 sq ft and above. 

In addition, they also had four bedrooms, a balcony, and a study area—traits that are rare for HDB flats. As such, EAs are popular among buyers till this day, especially among bigger families.

Below are the biggest EAs available on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:

Discover other EAs for sale on PropertyGuru. 

10 Biggest HDB maisonettes for Sale

Discontinued since 1995, HDB maisonettes are another HDB flat type that are popular among buyers. They feature a 2-storey design; the second floor houses the bedrooms while the living room, dining area, and kitchen are located on the first floor. 

There are several variations of maisonettes throughout its production years, including penthouse maisonettes, which are maisonettes located at the top floor. They feature an open terrace design and offer an exposed view of the surrounding area. 

Due to their limited supply and spacious design, it’s not rare to see maisonettes transacting above $1 million in estates such as Bishan, Queenstown, Hougang, and Pasir Ris. 

Below are the largest HDB maisonettes on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:

Discover other HDB maisonettes for sale on PropertyGuru.

10 Biggest HDB Terrace Houses for Sale

HDB terrace houses are landed houses built by the Singapore Improvement Trust (SIT), the predecessor of HDB, in the 1950s. When HDB took over the HDB terrace houses in the 1960s and 1970s, they issued fresh 99-year leases to all 285 remaining units. 

Despite their dwindling leases, HDB terrace houses are still highly popular among ‘sandwich class’ Singaporeans who yearn for entry-level landed homes, who are more than willing to pay top dollar to land one. In fact, a 49-year HDB house in Whampoa recently transacted for a record $1.268 million in June 2021, making it the most expensive resale HDB flat so far.  

Below are the largest HDB terrace houses on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:

Discover other HDB terrace houses for sale on PropertyGuru.

10 Biggest 5-Room Flats for Sale

5-room flats were introduced in the 1980s for families who require more space, and are the only flat type on this list that aren’t discontinued. They come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms; and are often one of the most popular flat types during HDB BTO launches too (though older flats built before the 2000s are bigger than present-day ones). 

Below are the largest 5-room flats on PropertyGuru at the time of writing:

Discover other 5-room flats for sale on PropertyGuru here.  

Other FAQs on Biggest HDB Flats

1. What Are HDB Jumbo Flats?

Jumbo flats are a type of discontinued flat created by HDB by adjoining previously unsold 3-room and 4-room flats. As such, these jumbo flats are spacious and can go up to 2,000 sq ft and above. 

2. Can Singles Buy Jumbo Flats?

To buy a resale flat as a single, you need to be a Singapore Citizen who’s at least 35 years old and above. Alternatively, you may also buy two 3-room or smaller flats and convert them via the Conversion Scheme. 

3. What Is an Executive Apartment?

Executive Apartments (EAs) are spacious HDB flat types that are from 1,507 sq ft to 1,615 sq ft and above. They also feature four bedrooms, a study area, and a balcony. EAs have been discontinued since 2005 and can only be found in the resale market. 

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This article was written by Victor Kang, Digital Content Specialist at PropertyGuru. When he's not busy churning out engaging property content* or newsletter copies, he's busy being a lover of all geeky things. Say hi at: victorkang@propertyguru.com.sg

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Have you ever driven or walked past an interesting road sign that made your head turn?

While unique street names aren't exclusive to Singapore, they are perhaps more distinctive in a country as diverse as ours, thanks to an eclectic mix of cultures, languages, and history. 

Indeed, for every avenue, road, and street, there is a Lorong, Jalan, and Bukit. And if that’s not unique enough, our streets are also named in English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil. 

So, without further ado, we’ve compiled a list of interesting street names in Singapore, as well as properties you can find in the area. 

But first...

How Streets Are Named in Singapore (A Brief History of Singapore’s Streets)

Street names don’t just convey addresses; they also give us an insight into Singapore’s history, neighbourhood, as well as prominent figures and communities that have contributed to the nation. Apart from that, they also hint at how affluent the neighbourhood is.

Like everywhere around the world, Singapore’s street names are named after landmarks, places, people, and communities. Additionally, some streets are also grouped according to themes such as fruits, zodiac signs, royalties, and gemstones, among others. 

Others contain numbers, such as Tampines Street 21, Hougang Avenue 8, and Woodlands Drive 16. Though street names with numbers were common in the 1970s up till the early 1990s (40% of new, renamed, and rebuilt streets had numbers), since 2007, only 11% of new streets have numbers. 

Below are some examples:

Understandably, as a former British colony, most of the places and roads in Singapore had British names, such as Bristol Road, Queen Street, Victoria Street, and Elizabeth Drive. In addition, the British also named and designated areas such as Little India and Chinatown according to their respective communities.

However, unlike most former colonial countries/cities, Singapore made very little attempt to rename its streets and roads as a means to preserve its colonial past. Additionally, massive renaming of street names would have caused inconvenience and confusion, especially to taxi drivers or emergency services who need to locate buildings efficiently and quickly. 

For a short period in the sixties, the Government attempted to localise street names, mostly with Malay words, as a sign of allegiance to the Malayan Federation. This resulted in road names beginning with Jalans, Lorongs, Tanjongs, etc. 

After obtaining independence in 1965, however, streets were instead renamed to reflect Singapore’s multi-racial society. For instance, when the Jurong Industrial Estate was opened in 1968, the roads were renamed/translated into Malay, Chinese, and Tamil words, such as Neythal Road, Fan Yoong Road, and Jalan Tukang.

Today, Singapore still follows British naming conventions for street suffixes; streets and roads refer to main roads between two places; ways for major roads; avenues, lanes, drives, and walks for residential roads; and promenade, esplanade, and walk for public walkways. 

Who Renames Streets in Singapore?

Shortly after gaining independence, The Advisory Committee on the Naming of Roads was set up in 1967 and tasked with renaming Singapore’s streets, buildings, and estates. 

Years later, in 2003, the Committee was then renamed to the Street and Building Names Board (SBNB). Since 2010, the URA has taken over the secretariat role from the SBNB and now holds the responsibility of providing and approving streets with appropriate names according to attributes such as location, and physical attributes of the buildings and streets. 

Interesting Street Names That You Probably Didn’t Know Existed in Singapore

Kay Poh Road

Kay Poh Road is located close to Orchard and off River Valley Road. Contrary to what the name suggests (a busybody in Hokkien), the street is actually named after Wee Kay Poh, who was a former apprentice at A.L. Johnston & Company, the first merchant firm in Singapore. Kay Poh later went on to establish his own business and became a managing partner of an opium and liquor farm.  

Ironically, Kay Poh Road is a cul-de-sac road that’s actually perfect for you if you want privacy. Furthermore, it’s also close to Robertson Quay, Orchard as well as Great World Shopping Mall. Properties along the road are Kasturina Lodge and The Aston, while The Montana, Mutiara Crescent, and RV Suites are around the area.  

Find properties for sale/rent near Kay Poh Road on PropertyGuru. 

Pending Road

Those living along Pending Road in Bukit Panjang are probably used to receiving jokes about things that are...pending. 

Fortunately, the area is well developed with a good number of HDB blocks and amenities, including places to eat. Furthermore, Pending LRT station and Bukit Panjang Community Club are located along the road.  

Pending in Malay means ‘waist buckle’, which is how the road got its name.

Find properties for sale/rent near Pending Road on PropertyGuru.

Cheow Keng Road

Named after Wong Cheow Keng, a Hainanese businessman, Cheow Keng Road sounds very similar to ‘Chow Keng’, a Hokkien term commonly used to describe a malinger, i.e. someone who feigns illness or injury to avoid duty/responsibility, typically in the army and at the workplace.

Cheow Keng Road is located off East Coast Road in the Katong area, with several landed properties located along the road.

Find properties for sale/rent near Cheow Keng Road on PropertyGuru.

Jalan Sedap

Jalan Sedap is translated as ‘tasty’ or ‘delicious’ in Malay, although there’s nothing quite tasty about the road, as it’s a tranquil landed housing enclave. However, it’s located in the Katong area, a popular place known for good food and Peranakan cuisines. Moreover, it’s also close to East Coast Park. 

Find properties for sale/rent near Jalan Sedap on PropertyGuru.

Lorong Sesuai

Lorong Sesuai is located at the corner of Bukit Batok Nature Park, which was once a quarry site until 1988. At the highest point of the road is the Bukit Batok War Memorial, a site dedicated to fallen Japanese and British soldiers in World War 2.  

‘Sesuai’ in Malay means ‘suitable’ or ‘appropriate’ in English, which is befitting, considering the road’s steep slopes make it a popular training trail among hikers and cyclists. 

Hume Heights, a landed residential development, is also located along the road, and there are several condo developments nearby such as The Hillside, Hume Park 1, and Hume Park 2.

Find properties for sale/rent near Upper Bukit Timah Road on PropertyGuru. 

Ho Ching Road

Yes, you read that right, there’s a Ho Ching Road in Taman Jurong; but it’s not named after the PM’s wife. The story goes that when Taman Jurong was first developed, the streets were named with numbers, from Taman Jurong 1 to 12 (11 was exempted for some unexplained reason). 

The Advisory Committee on the Naming of Roads then renamed the Taman Jurong streets sometime between the late 60s to the 70s, including Taman Jurong 8, which was renamed to Ho Ching Road. Ho Ching or ‘Hé jǐng’ in Chinese translates to ‘river scenery’, which could be because of the road’s proximity to the Jurong Lake Gardens. 

Find properties for sale/rent near Ho Ching Road on PropertyGuru. 

Short Street

Students of LASALLE College of the Arts or patrons of Rochor Original Beancurd in Bugis would be familiar with this street in the Rochor area. The road begins at the junction of Selegie Road, Wilkie Road, and Middle Road, and connects to Rochor Canal Road. 

The origin of its name is shrouded in mystery, and there are two different accounts of the road’s name. One source says that the road is named after Septimus Short, who spoke on issues related to railways and docks, while according to another source, the street is named as such because the road was simply short. 

Find properties for sale/rent near Short Street on PropertyGuru.  

Other FAQs on Street Names in Singapore

How are Streets Named in Singapore?

According to the Street and Building Names Board (SBNB), all public streets, including buildings, underpasses, and private roads, will need to get approval from SBNB. SBNB will look at several attributes for the naming of the street, such as location, heritage, physical attributes, spelling, and developments in the area.

What Is the Original Name for Veerasamy Road?

Inche Lane was renamed twice; first in 1910 when it was renamed to Jalan Tambah and again in 1927 to Veerasamy Road. The road is named after Dr N. Veerasamy Naidu, one of Singapore’s first Indian doctors.

What Is The Shortest Expressway in Singapore?

Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) is the shortest expressway in Singapore, at 10km.

This article was written by Victor Kang, Digital Content Specialist at PropertyGuru. When he's not busy churning out engaging property content* or newsletter copies, he's busy being a lover of all geeky things. Say hi at: victorkang@propertyguru.com.sg

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