Technology for buildings that have to keep working
PropertyIT is IT for property managers, strata corporations, landlords, REITs and developers: networks, doors, cameras, tenant Wi-Fi and the software behind the rent roll. Senior-partner strategy with hands-on delivery, an IT services and consulting firm, not a reseller.
Built like a building, run like a plant
A building is an operation. Heat, water, doors, lifts, tenants and money move through it every hour of the day, and a growing share of that movement is networked. PropertyIT exists to give property teams the same discipline for their technology that facilities teams already apply to their mechanical systems: drawings, inspections, change control, spare parts, and a named person who answers the phone.
We are a sub-brand of SAZ.ca (Strategy, AI & Acceleration consulting) and Sedighi.ca. The work is led by Ali Sedighi, MBA, a Vancouver-based technology strategist and CTO with more than 17 years of delivery since 2007. Strategy and execution stay in one room, so recommendations are tested against what it takes to build them, and builds are steered by a plan.
Our clients are property management companies, strata and condo managers, commercial landlords, REITs and asset managers, building owners, facilities teams, developers, PropTech vendors, co-working operators, senior living operators and student housing providers. We work across Canada, with British Columbia as the primary focus, and our location pages cover every BC community we serve.
What we do in a typical building
The usual first step is a survey. We walk the risers and telecom rooms, list every switch, controller, recorder and access point, and compare the result with what the paperwork says. The output is a drawing set, a risk list and a ranked plan: usually a handful of urgent fixes, a few structural changes such as network segmentation, and a calendar of contract renewals nobody had been tracking.
From there the work is practical. We segment the network so building controls, cameras, access and tenants stay in their own lanes. We audit credentials and firmware on door systems. We design tenant Wi-Fi that actually reaches the corridor suites. We support Yardi, Buildium, AppFolio and Condo Control users and integrations. We back up the ledger and the lease files and prove the restore works. And we monitor the lot, so a failed uplink at 2 a.m. is a ticket and not a surprise.
Why property teams hire us
Most property technology has been added by whoever was on site that week. The result is not malice or neglect, simply accumulation: dozens of systems, a handful of vendors and no one who sees the whole. We take that role. We publish our starting prices, we write our scopes in plain language and we avoid lock-in, so the relationship continues because the service is useful.
We also take privacy seriously. Property companies hold identity documents, rental applications, banking details and camera footage. We align configurations with BC PIPA and PIPEDA expectations, document the controls and leave legal interpretation to your counsel. Starting prices: managed IT from $89 to $199 per user per month, projects from $2,500, vCIO from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900, with a 10% launch discount, 5% GST and a free 30-minute consultation.
Systems register
Twenty services in five disciplines. Each page lists the faults it removes, the work delivered and the target we hold ourselves to.
Connect
- S-01Smart Building Networks Connect
Segmented, documented building networks that carry HVAC controls, access, cameras, elevators and tenant traffic without letting any of them touch the others.
- S-03Building Wi-Fi & Tenant Internet Connect
Property-wide Wi-Fi and in-suite internet engineered for density, with a billing and support model that does not land on the property manager's phone.
- S-04IoT & Sensors Connect
Leak, temperature, occupancy and air-quality sensors deployed on a network designed for them, with alerts that reach the person who can act.
- S-18Commercial Office IT Fit-Outs Connect
IT design and delivery for tenant fit-outs and landlord-built suites: cabling, network, Wi-Fi, AV and move-in support.
Secure
- S-02Access Control & Video Secure
Door access and camera systems run as one managed security layer: credentials audited, firmware patched, footage retained to policy.
- S-08Portfolio Cybersecurity Secure
Security for property companies as a portfolio: identity, email, endpoints, vendors and building systems, ranked by what would hurt the most.
- S-09Data Backup for PM Firms Secure
Backup and recovery for property management firms: ledgers, owner records, leases and building drawings, restorable to a stated time.
- S-16Security Camera Systems Secure
Camera design, installation and ongoing management with retention, signage and disclosure handled to Canadian privacy expectations.
- S-17Intercom & Visitor Management Secure
Entry phones, visitor logs and delivery workflows that work for residents, couriers and concierge staff.
Operate
- S-10Cloud for Property Managers Operate
Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace configured for property teams: shared mailboxes, building folders, mobile access and sensible permissions.
- S-11Helpdesk for PM Teams Operate
A support line that understands rent roll week, move-in day and a front desk with a queue, staffed during property-office hours.
- S-19Multi-Site Network Management Operate
One monitored, standardised network across every building, office and site, with a single view of what is up and what is not.
Systems
- S-05Property Management Software Support Systems
Hands-on support, user administration, integrations and migrations for Yardi, Buildium, AppFolio and Condo Control.
- S-06Tenant & Resident Portals Systems
Resident and tenant portals configured, integrated and supported so rent, requests, bookings and notices live in one place.
- S-07Strata Council Technology Systems
Technology for BC strata corporations: records, meetings, communications and finances under the Strata Property Act, without volunteer burnout.
- S-13Maintenance & Work-Order Systems Systems
Work-order systems configured so a request becomes a job, a vendor visit and an invoice without anyone re-typing it.
- S-14Accounting System Integrations Systems
Reliable data flows between property software, banks, payment gateways and accounting packages, with exceptions you can see.
Advise
- S-12vCIO for Property Companies Advise
A senior technology advisor for property companies: roadmap, budget, vendor oversight and board-ready reporting on portfolio technology.
- S-15Energy & Building Analytics Advise
Meter, BAS and sensor data pulled into one view so energy, comfort and maintenance decisions rest on evidence.
- S-20AI for Property Operations Advise
Practical AI for lease abstraction, tenant communications, maintenance triage and reporting, with data handling rules written first.
Property types
Property Management Companies
IT for third-party managers running dozens of buildings, owners and trust accounts from one head office.
P-02Strata & Condo Managers
Systems and records for strata managers and councils working under the BC Strata Property Act.
P-03Commercial Landlords
Network, access and tenant technology for office, retail and mixed-use landlords.
P-04REITs & Asset Managers
Portfolio-level technology governance, reporting and risk control for real estate investment trusts and asset managers.
P-05Building Owners
Practical IT for owners of one or a handful of buildings who need dependable systems without a technology department.
P-06Facilities Teams
Network and data support for in-house facilities and engineering teams operating building systems around the clock.
P-07Property Developers
Technology planning from pre-construction through turnover for residential and commercial developers.
P-08PropTech Vendors
Security, infrastructure and compliance support for companies building software and hardware for property.
P-09Co-Working Operators
Member networks, access control and billing systems for flexible workspace operators.
P-10Senior Living Operators
Reliable networks, nurse-call integration and resident privacy for senior living and care residences.
P-11Student Housing
High-density networks, access control and billing support for purpose-built and campus-adjacent student housing.
Method
Field guides
- A-01Building Network Segmentation for IoT: A Property Manager's Field Guide Networks
How to separate HVAC controls, access, cameras, sensors and tenant traffic on one building network, and what to ask your vendors to document.
- A-02Access Control Credential Hygiene: Fobs, Codes and Leaver Processes for Buildings Access
How to keep door credentials accurate across tenants, staff and contractors, and how to audit an access-control system before it becomes a liability.
- A-03Yardi, Buildium and AppFolio Migrations: The Pitfalls That Cost Property Firms a Month-End Systems
What goes wrong when property management firms change platforms, and how to plan data mapping, parallel runs and cut-over around month-end.
- A-04Strata Records in BC: Keeping Council Files Safe Under the Strata Property Act Strata
A practical approach to storing, retaining and sharing strata records, covering volunteer turnover, owner requests and the digital tools that suit a council.
- A-05Tenant Wi-Fi Models Compared: Bulk, Managed Overlay and Retail Carrier Internet Connectivity
Three ways to deliver internet to residents and commercial tenants, with the cost, support and control trade-offs for property owners.
- A-06Security Camera Retention and Privacy: PIPEDA and BC PIPA for Property Operators Privacy
How to set camera purposes, retention periods, access rules and signage so building video systems stand up to a privacy complaint or a records request.
Frequently asked questions
What is PropertyIT?
PropertyIT is an IT services and consulting brand for property management companies, strata managers, commercial landlords, REITs, building owners, facilities teams, developers and PropTech vendors. It is a sub-brand of SAZ.ca and Sedighi.ca, led by Ali Sedighi, MBA, with more than 17 years of delivery since 2007.
Are you a reseller or an installer?
We are an IT services and consulting firm. We design, specify, oversee and operate building technology, and we can procure equipment when you need it, but our recommendations follow the building and not a manufacturer's margin. Physical installation is performed by vetted local technicians under our scope and documentation.
What does PropertyIT cost?
Managed IT starts from $89 to $199 per user per month, building projects from $2,500, vCIO retainers from $1,500 per month and security assessments from $1,900. A 10% launch discount applies to new engagements and 5% GST is added.
Is there a long-term contract?
No lock-in. After onboarding, agreements run month to month. You own your drawings, configurations, credentials and data, so you can change providers without losing the record of your own buildings.
Which property software do you support?
We support Yardi, Buildium, AppFolio and Condo Control environments, including user roles, integrations, reports and migrations. We work alongside the vendors' own support teams and escalate on your behalf.
Can you work with our existing access-control and camera vendors?
Yes. We routinely work with existing installers and platforms. We audit what is in place, harden it, document it and set up logged remote access for the vendor so that support continues without a permanent hole in the network.