Latest news
What’s happening in the world of Pixel
Latest news and updates
What’s happening in the world of Pixel
Proud to have sponsored the 2023 Scottish Home Awards
Thursday June 22nd, 2023
We were proud to be sponsoring the Scottish Home Awards again this year...
Get a head start on the competition: top property buying trends for 2023
Monday February 27th, 2023
It is no surprise that the property industry is continuing to show signs of recovery and growth in 2023, with more people turning to investment properties to secure their financial future.
2022 - A Year in Results
Tuesday February 7th, 2023
Reflecting on the past year, Pixel has had a successful and productive 12 months.
Interior trends for 2023: key styles to watch out for
Thursday January 19th, 2023
What is in store for the world of interior design next year? Our very own interior designer Amie has the scoop on the key trends that will be popular in 2023!
Have the Christmas Market all to yourself
Tuesday December 20th, 2022
It’s the holiday season and, here at Pixel, we love partying just as much as you do. However, it may surprise you that one of the things we’ll be celebrating is that Christmas is actually a great time to sell houses.
Decarbonising Construction
Friday September 30th, 2022
At Pixel, we believe the decarbonisation of the housebuilding sector is just as crucial as its growth - but this is no easy feat.
Homes For Scotland Conference
Wednesday September 21st, 2022
Pixel were thrilled to sponsor the Homes for Scotland annual conference, which took place at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh.
Can the housing market ever embrace e-commerce?
Tuesday May 31st, 2022
At Pixel, we often get asked whether we think newbuild house developers could ever transition to a completely online e-commerce experience.
Meet Amie - Pixel's In-house Interior Designer
Monday May 30th, 2022
Amie joined Pixel in December 2020 and she's since helped us style over 100 virtual properties. We asked her a few questions about her role...
Reduce showhome build and fit-out costs by 95% by going virtual
Friday May 27th, 2022
Showhomes are easily the costliest and least efficient of all the newbuild development sales and marketing tools. But they don’t need to be…
Pixel shortlisted for Homes for Scotland Innovation Award
Wednesday May 11th, 2022
We’re pleased to announce we’ve been shortlisted for another award this season – the Innovation of the Year Award at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2022!
Pixel HomeSelector Shortlisted for Scottish Design Awards
Tuesday May 10th, 2022
We’re delighted to announce that our HomeSelector online sales system has been shortlisted for the Scottish Design Awards 2022.
Reach Net Zero faster with Pixel
Monday April 25th, 2022
There are quite a few benefits to digitising the new-build buyers’ journey and options selection process. But one that might not have immediately occurred to you is in carbon emissions and your journey to Net Zero...
We think you’ll like this change…
Tuesday March 22nd, 2022
You may have noticed; Pixel has a new look. That’s not the only thing that’s new, and we think you’ll like the changes we’ve made.
Data-Driven Development: The Importance of Utilising Data within the Housebuilding Industry
Friday March 18th, 2022
At Pixel, we believe data will be instrumental in the advancement of the housebuilding industry. Developers can now benefit from heightened insight into their developments.
Data Reveals British Homebuyers Prioritise Perception
Thursday March 10th, 2022
Data from our HomeSelector tool shows that street views of new build homes receive nearly a third more views from potential buyers than the actual properties being sold.
What it’s like to be a woman in prop tech
Tuesday March 8th, 2022
On International Women’s Day, our Co-Founder, Cat, spoke with Showhouse Magazine about her experience as a woman leading a PropTech business.
Engaging home buyers online beyond lockdown
Friday May 1st, 2020
Traditionally a busy time for house hunting, these are challenging times for everyone, not least the house building industry. With social distancing look set to remain over the coming months, it’s uncertain how long sales centres and show homes will have to stay closed to visitors.
What International Women's Day means to Pixel
Monday March 9th, 2020
So why does International Women’s Day mean so much to Pixel? Well to answer this, you only have to listen to Cat Smith our co-founding Director talking with passion about the impact and value of the inspiring women who now work across our international team.
Architectural Manager Zoe joins the team
Friday December 6th, 2019
A warm welcome to Zoe Black who joined us recently as Architectural Manager. Part of our expanding team in Edinburgh, Zoe works closely with the Production team.
Supporting CALA Homes as they achieve record sales
Tuesday November 12th, 2019
We're proud to be supporting CALA Homes in Scotland across a number of prestigious developments. As their creative digital and technology partners helping to increase sales off-plan, it’s great to see the East team report record sales figures over the last three months
How green is your property marketing
Monday November 11th, 2019
Over the coming months we’ll be taking a look at the environmental benefits of marketing property off-plan and engaging buyers at home. We’ll be highlighting the ways the house building industry can help to reduce its carbon footprint through increased digital marketing efficiencies. And why home buyers today
Engaging home buyers with Rettie & Co.
Monday November 11th, 2019
Continuing our East coast spotlight on projects with the Rettie & Co. new homes team, Milldeans Farm is a collection of nine contemporary country style homes over in Fife, set out across a farm steading layout.
Spotlight on East coast projects
Friday November 8th, 2019
Over the last few months, we’ve been working on several new East Coast of Scotland projects with Rettie & Co. as they continue to push ahead with their digital marketing of several impressive new build developments off-plan.
Selling heritage property in the digital age
Tuesday October 1st, 2019
We work with a number of heritage property developers specialising in the restoration of historically important buildings - Sundial Properties, Wemyss Properties, Dunedin House Properties and most recently CALA Homes.
Making waves at Waterfront Plaza
Tuesday October 1st, 2019
Named as one of the coolest neighbourhoods to live in the UK in a report published by The Times newspaper, it’s not surprising to see the popularity of CALA Homes (East) Waterfront Plaza in Leith, Edinburgh. Working with CALA Homes for two years now and repeating the winning
Steve Smith interview with BQ
Tuesday October 1st, 2019
Our Managing Director, Steve Smith, talked to Business Quarter magazine about his experience as a business leader and how the whole Pixel journey began. He shares his thoughts on what he believes makes a strong business leader and his plans for the future.
Record off-plan sales at Caerlee Mill
Monday September 2nd, 2019
Marketed by LSL Land & New Homes our clients Whiteburn have reported record off plan sales for their latest development at Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen, with half of the properties being reserved at launch.
Global Tech Minds Gather in Edinburgh
Friday August 30th, 2019
Edinburgh hosted this year’s Turing Fest at the end of August, a diverse forum of world leading technologists, company-builders, growth leaders and investors
Funkiest Office In Town
Friday August 30th, 2019
It doesn’t get more central than our new head office at 15 Queen Street in Edinburgh. With this year’s Festival sprawled larger than ever on the neighbouring streets, we’re loving our cool new office space and wanted give you a glimpse.
Mactaggart & Mickel
Tuesday August 27th, 2019
Part of an award-winning, family-owned group of companies, Mactaggart & Mickel has been building luxury homes since 1925. Every home built is given their ‘Seal of Approval’ as a final quality check before new owners move in.
Ness Side
Tuesday August 27th, 2019
Building on 90 years of experience and near flawless customer-rated feedback, Tulloch Homes is proud of its Highland Heritage and strong reputation. Focusing mainly across the Inverness region, one of fastest-growing housing markets in the UK, they have recently been expanding their landbank more widely across Scotland.
Jordanhill Park
Wednesday January 27th, 2016
Working with CALA Homes since early 2017, we support their sales and marketing teams as creative digital and technology partners. As the UK’s most upmarket major home builder, they have started to expand their non-standard premium market offering across a number of prominent city centre sites.
