Wyse Meter Solutions, Canada’s leading submetering and billing provider, has partnered with financial health solutions expert Zenbase to make it easier for residents to report Wyse submetered utilities and rent payments directly to credit bureaus, thus strengthening credit profiles.
“Wyse has always believed that our submetering and billing services should add value to the lives of our clients and their residents,” said Peter R.J. Mills, Wyse CEO. “At its heart, this partnership is about ESG and social impact. By recognizing rent and utilities payments, we’re expanding access, reducing inequities, and giving more Canadians the opportunity to participate fully in the financial system.”
This partnership offers residents tangible financial advantages, including:
“For too long, everyday expenses like rent and utilities have gone unrecognized in credit building,” said Koray Can Oztekin, Zenbase Founder and CEO. “This partnership with Wyse gives residents a new way to benefit from their rent and utilities payments, turning everyday financial responsibilities into long-term financial opportunity.”
ABOUT WYSE METER SOLUTIONS
Founded in 2006, Wyse Meter Solutions entered the Canadian utility industry to offer a superior submetering experience to building developers, owners, managers, and residents. Since those early days, Wyse has become a leader in innovative solutions and programs with a bold goal of helping clients reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 7.5 billion grams of CO2 by 2025.
ABOUT ZENBASE
Zenbase, a proud Canadian company partnering with leading Canadian businesses, is a financial wellness platform dedicated to making life more affordable. By offering innovative products like rent and utility reporting, Zenbase empowers residents to improve their credit and achieve greater financial stability. Learn more at www.myzenbase.com.
The 2025 Canadian Multi-Residential Satisfaction Study, conducted by simplyDBS with insights from over 27,000 residents across the country, has uncovered a powerful truth: financial health amenities are no longer optional — they’re becoming essential for Canadian renters.
While traditional amenities like yoga or fitness classes may contribute to physical zen, today’s residents are just as focused on achieving financial zen. Renters are increasingly looking for tools that give them more control, flexibility, and opportunity when it comes to their financial health.
Splitting Rent Payments:
53% of renters have a preference to split rent into two payments during the month.
Building Credit with Rent:
76% of renters consider rent reporting to credit bureaus valuable in their housing journey.
These findings prove that renters aren’t just looking for a place to live — they’re looking for financial wellness tools that support long-term stability and success.
At Zenbase, we’ve built our mission around exactly that: empowering renters with tools that strengthen their financial health. Today, we’re proud to already serve over 150,000 homes across Canada, making these renter priorities a reality through:
Financial well-being is now a key driver of renter satisfaction and long-term retention. By offering financial health amenities, property managers can stay ahead of rising renter expectations, stand out in a competitive market, and advance their ESG objectives.
The data is clear: financial wellness tools aren’t just “perks.” They’re the new must-have amenities.
With Zenbase, property managers can deliver exactly what renters want — greater flexibility, stronger financial footing, and peace of mind.
Zenbase, Canada’s leading platform for flexible rent payments and credit-building, is proud to announce a new partnership with Zen Residential, a prominent multi-family real estate company operating across Alberta. This collaboration brings Zenbase’s CreditBuilder and CustomRent solutions to over 5,000 homes within Zen Residential’s growing portfolio, spanning Calgary, Edmonton, and surrounding communities.
Through this partnership, residents in Zen Residential communities now have access to financial tools designed to promote budgeting discipline and long-term credit growth:
“At Zenbase, our mission is to improve financial health through rent,” said Koray Can Oztekin, CEO and Founder of Zenbase. “By partnering with Zen Residential, we’re bringing our services to thousands of residents in Alberta, making rent work harder for them—both as a credit asset and as a tool for better financial planning to ensure on time rent payments.”
Zen Residential continues to expand its footprint in Alberta’s key markets, with a focus on high-quality, resident-centered communities. The integration of Zenbase into its portfolio reflects a shared commitment to financial empowerment and innovation in rental housing.
“Helping our residents achieve financial wellness is a key part of the value we strive to offer,” said AJ Slivinski, President of Zen Residential. “With Zenbase, we’re giving renters tools that align with their everyday financial needs—credit building, budgeting, and payment flexibility—while reinforcing our commitment to providing more than just a place to live.”
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a financial health solution, offers Canada’s only automated 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 120,000 homes across Canada. Learn more at myzenbase.com.
About Zen Residential
Zen Residential is transforming property management in Alberta with a fresh, community-first approach. As a fully licensed, registered, and bonded Real Estate Brokerage, we specialize in Property and Asset Management, backed by over 30 years of experience.
Managing more than 5,000 residential units, we take pride in a personalized, hands-on strategy that supports each property’s long-term goals. Our senior team leads with strong values and a focus on quality care.
With 24/7 on-call maintenance, skilled trades, and proactive programs, Zen builds more than well-managed buildings—we build lasting communities. Learn more at zenrentals.ca.
Contacts
Zenbase Contact:
Philipp Postrehovsky: philipp@myzenbase.com
Zen Residential Contact:
Chris Hollinger: chrish@zenresidential.ca
Zenbase has been selected as one of the Proptech 30 by The Proptech Collective!
This recognition highlights 30 emerging companies among the proptech companies in Canada that are transforming every aspect of real estate and construction. We’re proud to be recognized for driving innovation in alternative financing and payments, and for championing financial empowerment for renters.
Thank you to our team, partners, and customers for helping us reach this milestone. The future of property technology is bright—and we’re just getting started.
See the complete list here!
Zenbase, a leading rent payment platform that helps Canadians build credit and improve their financial health, has announced a partnership with Wesgroup Properties, one of British Columbia’s fastest-growing real estate companies. The partnership brings Zenbase’s CreditBuilder and CustomRent services to Wesgroup’s rapidly expanding rental portfolio, which is nearing 1,500 homes across the Metro Vancouver area.
This partnership marks a significant step in enhancing the financial wellbeing of renters in one of Canada’s most competitive housing markets. Wesgroup residents will now have access to:
“At Zenbase, we believe that rent should work for renters and maximize their financial health,” said Koray Can Oztekin, CEO and Founder of Zenbase. “We’re thrilled to partner with Wesgroup to bring our financial wellness tools to thousands of residents and ensuring timely rent payments, leading to greater financial confidence. Together, we’re making rent more flexible and credit-building more accessible”
Wesgroup Properties continues to grow its rental housing portfolio, with nearly 1,500 rental homes built and another 2,000 under development. As a vertically integrated developer committed to building complete, connected communities, Wesgroup is aligning with Zenbase to add real value to the resident experience.
“Providing our residents with the tools to manage their financial health is a natural extension of our commitment to quality living,” said Sarah Liu, Wesgroup’s Senior Director, Residential Property Management. “As our rental communities expand, we are proud to offer innovations like Zenbase that promote greater financial inclusion and flexibility.”
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a financial health solution, offers Canada’s only automated 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 120,000 homes across Canada. Learn more at myzenbase.com.
About Wesgroup Properties
What started as a local family business in British Columbia over 60 years ago has grown to become one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected private real estate organizations. Wesgroup is proud to have built more than 7,000 homes and over 100 communities while managing over 3 million square feet of commercial property as well. All of this is possible because of the industry’s best in-house horsepower that Wesgroup maintains all under one roof. Learn more at wesgroup.ca.
Contacts
Zenbase Contact:
Philipp Postrehovsky
philipp@myzenbase.com
604-657-2775
Wesgroup Properties Contact:
Sarah Liu
sliu@wesgroup.ca
604-648-1800
Cogir Real Estate (Multi Residential Ontario division), a leading property management company, has partnered with Zenbase, a financial technology company specializing in rent payment solutions, to offer Ontario residents powerful tools to build credit and manage rent payments more flexibly. Through this partnership, Cogir residents will now have access to Zenbase’s CreditBuilder & RentHistory solution, which allows them to automatically report past and ongoing rent payments to Equifax, helping them establish and improve their credit reports. Additionally, residents can take advantage of CustomRent, an innovative budgeting tool that enables them to split rent payments, maximizing cash flow and reducing financial stress.
“Cogir is dedicated to enhancing the financial well-being of our residents, and this partnership with Zenbase aligns perfectly with that commitment,” said Yariv Sharon, Vice President of Operations, Cogir Real Estate. “By offering a seamless way to build credit and improve financial stability, we are empowering our residents with valuable tools that support their long-term financial success.”
Zenbase’s CreditBuilder & RentHistory solution provides residents with an opportunity to leverage their rent payments—often their largest recurring expense—as a means to build their credit history. Meanwhile, CustomRent gives tenants greater control over their finances by offering the flexibility to split rent into smaller, more manageable payments.
“We are thrilled to partner with Cogir to bring these impactful financial solutions to their residents,” said Koray Can Oztekin, CEO & Founder of Zenbase. “Our mission is to make rent more flexible and financially beneficial for everyone. With Cogir’s commitment to resident satisfaction and financial empowerment, we are confident this collaboration will make a significant difference in the lives of Ontario renters.”
This partnership reflects both companies’ commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the rental experience, improve financial wellness, and maximize operational efficiency.
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a leader in smart rent payments, is committed to economic inclusion that fosters financial empowerment for renters. Our solutions aid the financial wellness of renters while improving operational efficiency for property managers. Rent is usually due on the first of the month, but that doesn’t align with most people’s bi-monthly pay cycle. Zenbase fixed that misalignment by offering residents the option to split their rent into two monthly payments and provides other financial health tools including Canada’s only automated rent reporting to support building resident’s credit. For more information about Zenbase’s ESG inspired solutions visit myzenbase.com.
About Cogir Real Estate
At Cogir Real Estate, we are more than just property management, we are community builders. With a passion for excellence, innovation, and personalized service, we create inspiring spaces where people live, work, and thrive. From residential and commercial properties to senior living communities, our hands-on approach ensures quality, care, and strong relationships with residents, tenants, and partners. With a growing presence across Canada and the U.S., we remain committed to a people-focused approach, creativity, excellence, and a customer-first mindset.
Zenbase isn’t just committed to transforming the rental experience for Canadian renters — we’re also deeply dedicated to supporting Canadian businesses. As a Calgary-based company with team members across Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, we’re rooted in the heart of the Canadian market. But our focus goes beyond helping renters; we’re building a robust ecosystem that partners with businesses across Canada to ensure seamless and secure experiences for everyone involved.
At Zenbase, we’re proud to say that we’re a Canadian company working directly with Canadian businesses to create a comprehensive, localized experience. From the renters we serve to the companies we collaborate with, everything we do is designed to support and enhance the Canadian market. But what does that look like in practice?
We’ve partnered with both BMO & RBC to ensure our financial infrastructure is as secure and reliable as possible. BMO & RBC, two of Canada’s largest and most trusted financial institutions, bring their decades of expertise to support our payment systems. Whether it’s processing rent payments, deposits, or other financial transactions, our relationship with BMO & RBC helps ensure that Canadians’ financial data is in safe hands.
For seamless, secure payments, Zenbase works with Moneris, Canada’s leading payment solutions provider. With Moneris, we’re able to offer renters and landlords a smooth payment experience, from rent collection to processing refunds. The integration of Moneris helps Zenbase provide a flexible, convenient, and dependable payment system that supports businesses in their day-to-day operations while keeping the process simple and secure for renters.
Zenbase’s integration with Flinks, a Canadian leader in open banking, allows us to offer fast, secure, and easy account verification and financial data insights. This partnership enables us to better serve both renters and businesses by making financial processes more efficient and accurate. Whether it’s helping verify income or supporting renters with access to tailored financial products, Flinks ensures we’re able to offer the most up-to-date, relevant financial insights.
In today’s digital world, data privacy and security are more important than ever, especially when dealing with financial transactions and personal information. Zenbase works with Socurely to maintain the highest standards of privacy and security compliance. Socurely’s solutions help us prevent fraud, protect sensitive data, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, giving our users peace of mind every time they interact with Zenbase.
Zenbase works with Equifax Canada to help renters build their credit through fully automated rental reporting. By reporting rent payments directly to Equifax, we ensure that renters’ positive payment histories are reflected in their credit profiles, which can help them qualify for better credit opportunities in the future. This partnership also includes other credit-building solutions, offering Canadian renters a straightforward way to enhance their creditworthiness. Through this collaboration, we support Canadian renters in taking control of their financial futures.
As a company rooted in Canada, Zenbase is proud to support both the individuals who rent their homes and the businesses that make our economy thrive. Whether you’re a renter looking for a seamless experience or a Canadian property management company searching for reliable, efficient solutions, Zenbase is here to help. Through our collaboration with industry leaders, we’re building a more connected, secure, and sustainable future for Canada — one where renters and businesses alike can flourish.
Skyline Living, one of Canada’s leading real estate providers, has announced a strategic partnership with Zenbase, a financial technology company focused on empowering renters, to offer automated rental reporting to Equifax and split rent payment options across their portfolio of over 20,000 suites. This collaboration aims to help tenants improve their financial well-being by enhancing their credit profiles and reducing financial stress.
As part of the partnership, Skyline Living tenants who opt in will benefit from Zenbase’s innovative rental reporting service, which reports both past and future rent payments directly to Equifax. Research has shown that rental payment history is an important factor in building and improving credit scores, with 94% of renters agreeing that reporting rent payments is essential to building their credit.
“This partnership is a significant step in offering our residents more than just a place to live,” said Andrea Rocheleau, Director of Business Operations for Skyline Living. “We are committed to supporting our tenants’ financial journeys, and the response from our residents has been overwhelmingly positive. They appreciate the opportunity to strengthen their credit scores through something as fundamental as paying rent on time. It’s a win-win.”
In addition to credit-building features, Zenbase’s split rent payment option will help alleviate the financial pressure felt by many renters. With 82% of renters reporting lower stress levels when they can split their rent payments, this feature provides greater flexibility and makes managing monthly expenses easier, particularly in the face of inflation. The ability to break down rent payments is seen by 80% of renters as a valuable tool in navigating rising costs of living.
“At Zenbase we are dedicated to offering the flexibility needed to manage the largest recurring expense for Canadian renters and provide options for their unique needs,” said Koray Can Oztekin, Founder and CEO of Zenbase. “Our partnership with Skyline Living reflects our shared commitment to offering residents flexible solutions that positively impact both their financial health and peace of mind.”
The Zenbase platform is already being embraced by residents at Skyline Living properties, with many expressing how these new tools have made managing rent payments and improving their credit easier and more accessible.
In a recent survey, 7 out of 10 renters said that landlords offering rent reporting through Zenbase shows a genuine commitment to supporting their tenants’ financial well-being.
Skyline Living’s partnership with Zenbase is just the latest initiative in the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance the rental experience and provide greater value for its residents. Through this collaboration, Skyline Living continues to set a new standard for tenant satisfaction and financial empowerment.
About Zenbase
Zenbase, a leader in smart rent payments, is committed to economic inclusion that fosters financial empowerment for renters. Our solutions aid the financial wellness of renters while improving operational efficiency for property managers. Rent is usually due on the first of the month, but that doesn’t align with most people’s bi-monthly pay cycle. Zenbase fixed that misalignment by offering residents the option to split their rent into two monthly payments and provides other financial health tools including Canada’s only automated rent reporting to support building residents’ credit. For more information about Zenbase’s ESG inspired solutions, visit myzenbase.com.
About Skyline Living
As one of Canada’s most prominent apartment rental providers, Skyline Living exists to provide safe, clean, and comfortable places for its residents to call home.
Providing homes in dozens of communities across Canada, Skyline Living is an industry leader in customer service, environmental stewardship, and community giving. It works to create and maintain thriving, vibrant communities for its residents, employees, and the neighbourhoods in which they live and work.
To learn more about Skyline Living, or for rental inquiries, please visit SkylineLiving.ca.
Skyline Living is a part of Skyline Group of Companies.
In the ever-evolving landscape of Canada’s rental market, one thing is clear: renters are increasingly looking for ways to improve their financial futures. With a growing focus on credit building, more renters are discovering how rental payments can serve as a powerful tool for boosting their credit scores. Federal government furthermore is referring to rent reporting in the renter’s bill of rights as a necessary option to help residents build credit.
A recent survey shows that a staggering 94% of renters believe that reporting past and future rent payments is essential for building their credit. By doing so, renters can establish or improve their credit scores, making it easier to access better financial opportunities, such as lower interest rates on loans and credit cards.
Confidence in Finances
The impact of improving credit through rent payments is clear: 9 out of 10 renters feel more confident in their finances when actively improving their credit. This boost in financial confidence can have ripple effects throughout renters’ lives, from more secure financial planning to an overall reduction in financial anxiety. Rent reporting plays a crucial role in this transformation, offering renters an actionable and practical way to enhance their credit profiles.
On-Time Payments Matter
When renters know their payments are being reported, they’re more likely to stay on top of their rent. According to the survey, 70% of renters are more likely to prioritize on-time rent payments when they know their rent history will be reported to the credit bureaus. This commitment to on-time payments not only helps renters build credit but also fosters a sense of financial responsibility. In fact, 85% of renters say that paying rent on time has become more important to them since learning they can build credit through their rental payments.
Landlord Support Goes a Long Way
For renters, knowing their landlord is actively supporting their financial well-being is crucial. The survey shows that 7 out of 10 renters agree that landlords offering rent reporting as an option demonstrates a commitment to their financial health. This insight underscores how important it is for landlords to offer credit-building solutions that go beyond just housing – solutions that empower renters to improve their financial standing and future prospects.
Zenbase is proud to play a part in this shift towards more financially empowered renters. As more rental properties across Canada adopt rental reporting solutions, the path to financial stability and improved credit scores becomes more accessible for Canadians everywhere.
Renting in Canada has its challenges, particularly when it comes to managing rent payments amidst rising costs and unpredictable financial pressures. For many renters, financial stress has become a significant burden, affecting both their mental health and work productivity. However, innovative solutions like flexible rent payments, which offers the ability to split rent payments, are offering much-needed relief.
A recent survey revealed that 9 out of 10 renters report that financial stress negatively affects their mental or physical health. This is a concerning statistic that highlights the weight renters carry, particularly when rent is due at the beginning of each month. Flexible rent payments program offers a solution by allowing renters to split their monthly rent into smaller, more manageable payments.
Reducing Stress, Boosting Productivity
The survey found that more than 70% of renters said financial stress from rent payments negatively affects their focus and productivity at work. With this, renters no longer have to use their entire paycheck for one large payment. Instead, they can pay align their rent payments around their income dates, easing the burden around budgeting and freeing up mental space to focus on their work and other life priorities.
The benefits of split rent payments extend beyond just work productivity. According to the survey, 82% of renters experience lower stress levels at the beginning of the month thanks to the ability to split their rent payments. This simple yet effective solution helps renters better manage their finances and avoid the anxiety that often comes with lump-sum payments.
Alleviating the Effects of Inflation
With inflation continuing to rise, 80% of renters find that splitting their rent payments helps them manage the increased financial strain. Splitting rent allows renters to adjust their cash flow, ensuring they can still meet their rental obligations without sacrificing other essential expenses.
Demonstrating Care for Renters
Renters aren’t just looking for affordable housing; they want to feel supported by their landlords. The survey indicates that 7 out of 10 renters feel that flexible rent payment options like CustomRent show their property manager genuinely cares about their financial well-being. By offering this flexibility, landlords foster stronger relationships with tenants and help ensure that their residents stay financially stable.
Flexible rent payments are quickly becoming a preferred budgeting solution for renters across Canada. By making rent payments more manageable and reducing financial stress, it’s helping to improve not only the lives of renters but the quality of the landlord-tenant relationship as well.
Conclusion
From rental reporting to split rent payments, Zenbase is providing solutions that address the financial challenges faced by renters in Canada. By offering tools like CreditBuilder and CustomRent, Zenbase is empowering renters to take control of their finances, build their credit, and reduce the stress that comes with monthly rent payments. As Zenbase continues to expand across the country, more renters will benefit from these innovative programs, transforming their financial futures one rent payment at a time.
In an exciting development for the Canadian multifamily sector, a group of visionary leaders has united to revolutionize rent payments and enhance resident financial health. Our founding members represent some of the industry’s most respected organizations:
Last week, we held our inaugural meeting, focusing on rental reporting—a service that is still relatively new to Canada. Our discussion centered on how to deliver this service effectively to residents and maximize its positive impact on their financial well-being.
At Zenbase, we are proud to be the first provider of fully automated rental reporting, ensuring the highest level of data quality. Recently, we enhanced our offering to include up to 24 months of historical rent payments, allowing residents to build their credit even faster. Additionally, we are pleased to offer Canada’s first rental reporting API, which broadens the reach of our CreditBuilder solution to more Canadians.
We’re committed to keeping you informed about the outcomes of our future Partner Advisory Board meetings as we strive to empower renters financially. Together, we can create a brighter future for residents across Canada!
