LONDON-New data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the third quarter of 2002 saw pounds 3.5 billion ($5.5 billion) of net investment in property by UK insurance companies and pension funds: the highest figure since quarterly records began in 1983.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX-The 150,000-sf Browning Business Park in northeast Tarrant County hangs a "no occupancy" sign as GE Lighting plans a February move into 24,000 sf. The North Civic Central Ballet is just settling into 12,800 sf.

FORT WORTH-Eight office tenants capitalize on today's building rates, inking deals across Dallas-Fort Worth. KPMG is the largest renewal to close, with City Center in Fort Worth holding onto a five-year tenant for another five years.

DANBURY, CT-The owner of the former Union Carbide headquarters complex here has retained Grubb & Ellis as exclusive agent for the sale of the 1.2 million sf property.