UnitiiPM is a property management company that oversees all facets of multi-family property management across Western Canada. At UnitiiPM, their focus is on reimagining Alberta property ownership and enhancing the resident experience—ensuring that owning properties is seamless and stress-free.
This is achieved by exceeding resident expectations and fostering a strong sense of community at every property. For UnitiiPM, the resident experience is at the core of successful property management, ensuring that living in their communities is effortless and enjoyable.
As one of the fastest-growing property management companies in Canada, UnitiiPM manages a diverse portfolio of multi-family real estate across Calgary, Edmonton, and St. Albert. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional property management services that build lasting relationships with residents and clients alike.
In response to economic shifts and the growing focus on resident financial health, UnitiiPM explored services to make rent more manageable. Zenbase stood out as an ideal fit, aligning with UnitiiPM’s commitment to delivering a modern, supportive resident experience.
Zenbase provides residents with the flexibility to better manage rent payments while maintaining a positive rental experience. UnitiiPM recognized that more residents are allocating a significant portion of their income to rent, and that bi-weekly income schedules can make it difficult to have the full rent amount available on the 1st of the month.
Zenbase addresses this by allowing residents to split rent into smaller, more manageable payments throughout the month. In addition, Zenbase enables residents to build credit by reporting on-time rent payments to both Equifax and TransUnion—capabilities that would be difficult to deliver internally.
The decision to implement Zenbase was a proactive step to support residents who need greater flexibility while also helping them manage the impact of inflation. With Zenbase, UnitiiPM maintains its standard rent collection schedule while providing residents with a financial buffer and greater peace of mind.
“We were able to start offering Zenbase’s automated rent reporting and flexible rent payments in just a few days. There was no IT required and no impact to our existing processes. Residents have responded with tremendous interest, and we look forward to growing a strong partnership with Zenbase.”
— Lizaine Wheeler, President, UnitiiPM
UnitiiPM has seen a consistent positive trend in resident adoption of Zenbase since launching in 2024:
By integrating Zenbase across multiple touchpoints in the resident journey, UnitiiPM made adoption seamless and accessible. The ease of use has created a win-win: residents benefit from financial flexibility, while property teams benefit from a low-touch, high-impact solution.
Vicky-Marie Bonin, Director of Residential Services at UnitiiPM, notes that Zenbase is a “no-touch” service, requiring minimal operational involvement and significantly fewer support inquiries compared to other integrations.
“Partnering with Zenbase has given our residents more flexibility in how they pay rent, especially as many are managing bi-weekly pay cycles and rising costs. Between the split-payment option and credit-building tools, it’s an incredible value-add that we couldn’t offer on our own.
Working with the Zenbase team has also been exceptional—they’re responsive, proactive, and always quick to support us when needed.”
— Vicky-Marie Bonin, Director of Residential Services, UnitiiPM
Having Zenbase directly integrated with the PMS system is essential, as it fully automates the service. Zenbase also provides training and financial health webinars at no cost, making it easy for property teams to introduce and promote the solution to residents.
| Metric | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Rent Collection | Fastest collection rates observed in buildings with 8%+ Zenbase adoption |
| Portfolio | Full portfolio of 4,500 units offering Zenbase |
| Growth | 3% month-over-month increase in resident adoption |
| Competitive Edge | 2% higher adoption vs. market average for similar-sized PMCs |
Zenbase, Canada’s leading provider of resident-first financial health amenities, today announced a new partnership with Equium Group, a Calgary-based third-party property management company. Through this collaboration, Zenbase will introduce automated rent reporting and flexible rent payment solutions across purpose-built rental communities managed by Equium Group in Calgary, helping residents build long-term financial stability while enhancing the rental experience.
Founded in Calgary, Equium Group provides full-service multi-residential property management on behalf of institutional and private owners. The firm is known for its focus on operational excellence, strong governance, and a resident-first approach to managing rental communities across the city.
This partnership reflects Equium Group’s commitment to offering modern, value-added amenities that support both residents and ownership groups in Calgary’s evolving rental market.
By integrating Zenbase’s platform, residents in Equium-managed communities will gain access to two key benefits:
Automated Rent Reporting
Residents can have their on-time rent payments automatically reported to both major credit bureaus, allowing them to build and strengthen their credit profiles simply by paying rent.
Flexible Rent Payments
Residents can split their monthly rent into smaller, scheduled payments aligned with their pay cycles. This flexibility helps reduce financial strain, supports better cash-flow management, and lowers the risk of late or missed payments.
“Calgary is an important rental market, and Equium Group plays a key role in managing high-quality multi-residential housing across the city,” said Koray Can Oztekin, CEO of Zenbase. “Together, we’re bringing practical financial health tools to renters while supporting more predictable rent performance for owners and operators.”
“At Equium Group, our focus is delivering best-in-class property management services that create stable, well-run rental communities,” said Joanne Ferguson Senior Vice President, Asset Managementat at Equium Group. “Partnering with Zenbase allows us to extend that commitment by offering residents financial wellness tools that help them build credit and manage rent payments more comfortably.”
Zenbase’s platform integrates seamlessly with property management operations and has demonstrated measurable improvements in resident engagement, on-time rent performance, and overall portfolio stability.
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a financial health solution, offers Canada’s only dual rent reporting and most popular split rent payments. Being an ESG inspired company, we are committed to economic inclusion that fosters financial empowerment for renters. Our solutions improve the financial wellness of renters while improving operational efficiency for property managers. Rent is usually a person’s single largest monthly expense but it doesn’t build your credit. It’s also due on the 1st of the month but that doesn’t align with most people’s bi-monthly pay cycle. We’ve fixed these pain points to help level the playing field. Zenbase is available in over 250,000 homes across Canada. Learn more at myzenbase.com.
About Equium Group
Founded in Calgary in 2011, Equium Group is a fully integrated, award winning real estate organization specializing in condominium, residential and commercial real estate services. Equium Group’s current portfolio under management is valued in excess of 7 billion dollars across 25 million square feet. Equium Group was featured in numerous publications over the last seven consecutive years including Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies by Maclean’s Magazine, Canadian Business Magazine, The Financial Times and The Globe & Mail’s Report on Business Magazine.
Zenbase, Canada’s leading provider of resident-first financial health amenities, today announced a strategic partnership with Equiton Living to bring industry leading rent reporting and flexible payment solutions to thousands of households across Canada. The collaboration underscores Zenbase’s mission to improve financial wellness for renters nationwide while supporting property operators in delivering more resident centric services.
Through this partnership, residents will gain access to Zenbase’s innovative financial tools designed to build credit, reduce financial stress, and support long-term stability.
Automated Rent Reporting
Residents can have their on time rent payments reported to both major credit bureaus, helping them build and strengthen their credit profiles simply by paying rent.
Flexible Rent Payments
Residents have the option to split their monthly rent into smaller, more manageable installments aligned with their pay schedules. This added flexibility reduces financial stress, helps households better manage cash flow, and lowers the risk of late fees or missed payments.
“Equiton Living stands out in the Canadian rental market for its long-term, resident first mindset, and we’re excited to have them using our platform” said Koray Can Oztekin, CEO of Zenbase
Zenbase’s platform integrates seamlessly with property management operations and has a history of measurable improvements in resident satisfaction, on‑time rental payments, and overall financial outcomes. With this new partnership, Zenbase continues to expand its national footprint and broaden access to essential financial health tools for Canadian renters.
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a financial health solution, offers Canada’s only dual rent reporting and most popular split rent payments. Being an ESG inspired company, we are committed to economic inclusion that fosters financial empowerment for renters. Our solutions improve the financial wellness of renters while improving operational efficiency for property managers. Rent is usually a person’s single largest monthly expense, but it doesn’t build your credit. It’s also due on the 1st of the month but that doesn’t align with most people’s bi-monthly pay cycle. We’ve fixed these pain points to help level the playing field. Zenbase is available in over 250,000 homes across Canada. Learn more at myzenbase.com.
About Equiton Living
Equiton Living is a privately owned, full‑service property management company dedicated to creating exceptional rental experiences. They place residents at the centre of every decision, delivering attentive care, responsive support, and ongoing improvements that elevate day‑to‑day living. Through thoughtful renovations, upgraded amenities, and a service first approach, Equiton Living continually looks for ways to make each home feel better, easier, and more comfortable.
Their team of trained, experienced professionals brings deep expertise in real estate and building operations. Their mission is simple: to create well managed, welcoming environments that people love to call home. Learn more at www.equitonliving.com
