Leasing

SAN DIEGO-Construction for the new $10.8-million Plaza at Scripps Northridge is

ATLANTA-The locally based multifamily developer hits 100% occupancy at the 452-unit Vinings community located just off Interstate 285 in northwest of Atlanta.

LONDON-Cheapside, the prime retail pitch in the City of London, could be set for a surge in rental values according to a new survey from agent Churston Heard and economic analysts Business Strategies.

AUSTIN-Rising office vacancy has hit the pocketbook of building owners, with rent dipping 42 cents per sf between first quarter and Q2 closings. The average now rests at $27.15 per sf, with the CBD being hardest hit as rates plummet $4.20 per sf.

COSTA MESA, CA-Three of the projects are in Orange County and two are in LA. The deals cover a combined 780,000 sf of space. The others are in LA County, San Diego County and Sacramento.

NEW YORK CITY-Put up for bid in April by Sara Lee to dispose on non-core assets it acquired in 1999, the six leaseholds have an average term of 20 years. The former diners range in size from 10,000 sf to 16,000 sf.

HOUSTON-Marcus & Millichap is predicting another 5% hike in flex office rents by year's end. Investor interest is strong, fueled by a hardy local economy, a brisk energy industry and lower borrowing rates.

SAN ANTONIO-Two industrial companies are on the move in San Antonio. Gerloff has temporarily signed for three-fourths of a spec project while crews complete a facility at its home base. Meanwhile, Klinger has downsized to meet a changing business model.