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Property & Rental Data

Rating & Valuation Department publishes rental indices by district, property class, and size.

  • Source: RVD quarterly reports
  • Format: XLSX
  • Caveat: Publishes indices (trends), not actual rents for specific addresses
TypeSizeEst. Monthly
Ground floor retail400 sq ftHKD 35,000-45,000
Ground floor retail600 sq ftHKD 50,000-65,000
Upper floor400 sq ftHKD 15,000-22,000

Physical Constraints at 14 Wa In Fong East

Section titled “Physical Constraints at 14 Wa In Fong East”

Wa In Fong East is a narrow historic street:

  • Typical frontage: 12-15 ft
  • No dedicated parking
  • Delivery access restricted during peak hours
  • Pre-1970s tong lau: potential structural limits for heavy kitchen equipment
  • Ground floor only viable (upper floors lack ventilation duct access)

Rent is the largest fixed cost for any F&B operation. At HKD 40,000/month for 400 sq ft, a restaurant needs ~HKD 2,000/day revenue just to cover rent. At 15-20 covers/day (see Huff Model), average spend needs to exceed HKD 100-130 per head.

This directly constrains viable business models and pricing strategies.