Client: Padeltastic UK Limited (Smash Padel)

Overview
Padeltastic UK is a fast-growing company bringing the sport of padel tennis to communities across the UK under their brand, Smash Padel. With a focus on accessibility and youth engagement, the company aims to develop multiple centres nationwide, each housing between four and twelve courts. Their first facilities in Bicester and Oxford have already opened, with further sites in development in Swindon, Whitstable, Cardiff, Guildford, and Walthamstow.

Challenges

• Identifying and securing suitable sites in a competitive market.

• Managing lease negotiations and complex planning processes.

• Coordinating multiple consultants across different locations.

• Maintaining rollout momentum across several simultaneous projects.

RED’s Role
RED was appointed as an outsourced real estate director to advise the Padeltastic board and oversee all property-related matters. Services provided include:

• Site selection and feasibility studies for new padel centres.

• Lease negotiation with landlords and stakeholders.

• Coordination of specialist consultants including planning, architecture, ecology, and drainage.

• Preparation and submission of planning applications.

• Ongoing reporting to the board on acquisition progress and project milestones.

• Full project management of site development through to delivery.

Outcome
RED continues to support Padeltastic UK’s ambitious growth programme, providing end-to-end real estate consultancy that ensures new sites are strategically selected, well-managed, and efficiently delivered. Through RED’s involvement, Padeltastic has established a strong foundation for national expansion, with multiple sites now operational and several more in the pipeline.

Key Achievements

• Successful site acquisition and feasibility for multiple UK locations.

• Comprehensive planning and consultant coordination.

• On-schedule delivery of initial centres in Bicester and Oxford.

• Long-term partnership supporting nationwide rollout and brand growth.