Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, Insights, Real AssetsMost investors judge the strength of retail real estate by looking at tenant names, locations, or yields. These factors matter. But they don't always show whether a tenant's income is sustainable or whether a store is likely to remain profitable over time.There is another indicator that can often provide deeper insight into the strength of
Categories: Greenman OPENWelcome to the latest Greenman OPEN Monthly Update, marking our entry into the second quarter of 2026. This edition highlights our operational developments across the portfolio for Q1 2026.OPEN's Operational PerformanceQ1 2026 portfolio operations proceeded as scheduled across all investment zones, with day-to-day property management, tenant relations, and maintenance programmes continuing without disruption throughout the
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, Insights, Real AssetsEuropean investors are increasingly redirecting capital towards essential real estate and infrastructure as part of a broader re-shaping of portfolios. Equity markets remain sensitive to monetary policy shifts, and global portfolios carry currency risk – particularly for investors holding US-dollar assets. Against this backdrop, tangible assets embedded in the European economy are attracting renewed interest
Categories: Greenman OPENThis is the fourth of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during OPEN’s gating period.OPEN’s Operational PerformanceThe underlying portfolio of OPEN continues to perform well in line with sector standards. Business operations continue as usual across OPEN’s portfolio, with ongoing progress across each of OPEN’s investment zones.Real AssetsThe underlying real estate portfolio
Categories: Greenman OPENOPEN’s Operational Performance OPEN's underlying portfolio continues to perform well. Occupancy remains high at 93% (well ahead of the broader European retail average of c. 80%). The Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (WARLT) stands at a strong 8.66 years (significantly exceeding the industry norm of c. 6 years for comparable retail assets). Project HEIKO, OPEN’s
Categories: Greenman OPENThis is the second of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during OPEN's gating period. Our aim is to deliver clear information on two fronts: the process to address liquidity and the ongoing operational performance of the portfolio.Update on Liquidity ProcessThe planned disposal of a portfolio comprising 14 properties continues on schedule.
Categories: Greenman OPENThis is the first of our monthly updates that we have committed to providing during the fund's gating period. Our aim is to provide clear information on two fronts: the process to address liquidity and the ongoing operational performance of the portfolio.Update on the Liquidity ProcessThe planned disposal of 14 properties is underway and the
Categories: Greenman OPEN, Real AssetsAt Greenman OPEN, our primary commitment has always been to act in the best long-term interests of all our investors. In Q3 2025, the fund received a higher-than-usual volume of redemption requests. To ensure these exceptional outflows do not negatively impact the value of the investment for the vast majority of shareholders who remain with
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, InsightsFor many people in Ireland, finding ways to make savings work harder than they do in a low-interest bank account or traditional pension fund has been difficult. That’s now beginning to change. A new European investment framework, ELTIF 2.0, is opening doors to a broader range of long-term, growth-focused investments that were previously available only
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, Real AssetsWhen assessing a real estate fund, most investors rightly focus on yield, risk and asset quality. But there’s a powerful, often overlooked metric that speaks volumes about a portfolio’s stability and future income: WARLT.WARLT stands for Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term. In simple terms, it tells you the average amount of time left on the
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, Real AssetsMaking Your Money Work: A Simple Guide to Growing Your Wealth in Ireland Between raising a family, managing a mortgage, and planning for the future, it’s easy to put investing on the long finger. But as the cost of living rises and savings rates remain modest, many people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are
Categories: Greenman OPEN, Real AssetsFor over a decade, Greenman OPEN has been investing in one of Europe’s most dependable real estate sectors: grocery-anchored retail in Germany. The portfolio is anchored by some of Europe’s leading grocery retailers, whose stores serve thousands of customers weekly, providing a foundation of steady, reliable rental income to the Fund. OPEN’s properties, valued at
Categories: Greenman OPEN, Insights, Real AssetsIn a world of geopolitical tension, market volatility, and shifting monetary policy, investors are searching for stability. The Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2025 report by PwC and ULI noted that the priority is now investing in markets “where things feel safe or safest”. In Europe, that focus is increasingly directed at one destination: Germany.
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, Insights, Real AssetsIn a world where uncertainty looms and markets fluctuate, one thing remains constant: people need to eat. Grocery stores serve as the backbone of our daily lives, providing not just food but also a sense of community and convenience. If you’re considering your next investment move, why not focus on German grocery real estate? With
Categories: Greenman NEXT, Greenman OPEN, InsightsAccording to a recent Irish Times report, Irish citizens are among the least likely in Europe to invest their savings. Despite having significant capital on hand, most people are not putting it to work in long-term assets or growth-oriented products. In Ireland, there is now more money sitting in savings than in the entire pensions
