THE MERITON
GROUP Meriton is Australia’s largest and mosthighly acclaimed residential developer,with more than 75,000 apartmentsacross Sydney, Brisbane and theGold Coast.
For more than 56 years, Meriton hasdesigned and built market-leadingapartments in the best possiblelocations across Australia.
Meriton offers sales, leasing, andproperty management services, as wellas the luxury accommodation brandMeriton Hotel Suites.
Each apartment developmentrepresents an evolutionary stepforward in quality and design, drivenby Meriton’s profound understanding of the way people want to live.
Our full range of services include:
> Property Development
> Residential Apartments
> Hotel Suites
> Retail, Commercial and Childcare
> Property Management
> Building Management
> Property Finance
OCEAN, SURFERS PARADISE
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“These are the good years. In more than 56 years of designing, building and selling apartments, Australia has never seen a more exciting time than we’re experiencing right this moment.
The housing market is booming, with property investment and construction activity at an all-time high. Interest in real estate continues to be our national obsession, and people continue to fall in love with their dream apartments.
I have held faithfully to the core promise with which I started my business more than 56 years ago: specialising in apartments and making them the best they can be, while offering value for money. I still believe that apartments are a natural means to the end we seek most: comfort, lifestyle, and proximity to the city and places we work.
Meriton takes pride in contributing to the nation’s housing needs by providing you with investment opportunities, superior apartments and a place to call home. I have built my business on listening to you, my customers, and welcome your ideas on new features, designs and locations. We hope you enjoy browsing this book about our history and all we have to offer.”
Mr Harry Triguboff A.O. PhD (Hon) HU, DUniv Griff.
Meriton’s Founder
As founder and Managing Director of The Meriton Group of Companies, Harry Triguboff A.O. has overseen the construction of more than 75,000 residential dwellings, and has won numerous awards for his contributions to the Australian property industry.
Born in Dalian, China in 1933, Harry spent his early childhood in the Russian community of Tianjin south of Beijing. He came to Australia in 1948 and was educated at Scots College in Sydney, before attending Leeds University in England. He graduated with a degree in textile engineering and began his working life in textile businesses in Israel and South Africa, returning to Australia in 1960.
Harry Triguboff became an Australian citizen in 1961. He drove a taxi and owned a milk run before building his first block of apartments and establishing Meriton in 1963 at just 30 years of age. Since then, he has become Australia’s most successful residential property developer and a generous philanthropist, donating millions of dollars each year to many causes. Harry Triguboff is still passionately involved in the design and construction of all projects.
In recognition of his efforts, Harry Triguboff has received two honorary doctorates, and the following honours and awards:
> 1990 Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
> 1999 Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
> 2003 & 2009 Property Person of the Year by Urban Taskforce – the first person to receive this award twice
> 2008 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
> 2008 Honorary doctorate from Hebrew University of Jerusalem
> 2011 Winner of the Gold Harold Award in the Humanitarian Category
> 2012 Honorary doctorate from Griffith University, Queensland
> 2013 Housing Industry Association (HIA) Life Membership
> 2015 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Allen Vogan Award for Distinguished Service
> 2015 Inductee to the Australia Property Hall of Fame, awarded by the Property Council of Australia
> 2016 BRW Rich List (Number 1)
> 2017 Australia First Award Winner Hotels World - Australia - New Zealand
> 2019 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Icon of the industry Award
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1990Golden Guarantee Meriton Property Management launched, reducing leasing risk by guaranteeing tenants for all of its investors.
2016Flagship Venture Meriton’s embarks on its largest project in 50 years - a 16ha-plus site at Pagewood with over 3000 apartments.
1963Laying Foundations Harry Triguboff set his career foundations with just three staff, constructing an eight-block apartment in Tempe. The entire block would sell for £25,500.
A SUCCESSFUL HISTORY
Established in 1963, Meriton has made a significant impact on the Australian residential development landscape. We have designed, developed and built an estimated one in 10 apartments in Sydney, along with some of the tallest residential towers in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Like our apartments, Meriton’s sales, leasing and property services have evolved over time in response to market conditions. Our luxury accommodation brand Meriton Suites now leads the industry.
We have spearheaded the apartment revolution with sophisticated, high-quality apartments that continue to increase in popularity.
1970’sAdaptation During a tough market, Harry opted to adapt and lease Meriton apartments rather than sell them – a winning strategy still fundamental to Meriton’s business.
1984Golden Expansion Meriton expanded to the Gold Coast, with the acquisition of sites at Main Beach and Surfers Paradise.
2010Selling Solutions Meriton Resales division launched, on-selling Meriton apartments for its loyal customers.
2014New Heights Meriton’s second Brisbane tower, Infinity, eclipsed Soleil as the city’s tallest tower at 262m.
1989Bank on us Meriton Property Finance launched as an alternative financing solution to the major banks. 1969
Flagship Development The success of Harry’s largest development of 18 apartments in Meriton Street, Gladesville gave birth to the company name ‘Meriton’.
2009Strength in Strata The Strata Management division launched to manage the day-to-day running of each development.
2003Stay Your Way Meriton Suites formerly known as Meriton Serviced Apartments launched as Meriton’s accommodation brand, offering 26 hotel-style apartments at Bondi Junction.
2003World Acclaimed Former Prime Minister John Howard opened World Tower, which at a lofty 230m is Sydney’s highest residential building today.
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AUSTRALIA’S MULTI-AWARD-WINNING
DEVELOPERWe are proud to maintain a 100% construction
completion on every project and have collected over 25 awards and accolades since 1990
2018 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award Development of the year Altitude, Parramatta
2016 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award Best Mixed Use Development ‘Mascot Central’, Mascot
2015 Property Council of Australia Innovation & Excellence Awards Best Residential Development ‘VSQ North’, Zetland
2014 HIA Australia’s Number One Home Builder
International Property Awards Best Residential High Rise in Australia ‘Infinity’, Brisbane CBD
Property Council of Australia Awards Best Residential Development ‘Soleil’, Brisbane CBD
Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Awards High-Density Residential Development ‘Infinity’, Brisbane CBD
NSW Architecture Awards Residential Architecture Multiple Housing Commendation ‘Campbell Street’, Sydney CBD
HIA Apartment Project 10 storeys and over ‘VSQ North’, Zetland
2013 International Property Award Best Residential High Rise in Australia ‘Soleil’, Brisbane CBD
Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award Residential Development ‘Soleil’, Brisbane CBD
NAWIC NSW Excellence Award Team Innovation ‘Epping Park’, Epping
2012 Work Cover NSW Safe Work Award Safety Leadership
HIA Finalist for Apartment Project of the Year ‘Imperial’, Sydney CBD
HIA Award for Apartment Project 10 Storeys and Over ‘Imperial’, Sydney CBD
2011 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award Residential Apartments ‘Portia’, of ‘Brighton on Broadwater’ complex, Southport QLD
2009 Urban Taskforce Development Excellence Award Affordable Housing ‘Valentino Place’, Rosebery
National Trust’s Heritage Award Conservation of Built Heritage ‘Crown Square’, Waterloo
2004 International Emporis Skyscraper Award Third place ‘World Tower’, Sydney CBD
2003 Best New Building by The Sydney Magazine Readers Poll ‘World Tower’, Sydney CBD
2002 HIA Australia’s Number One Home Builder
1998 Master Builders Association Award Housing Contributions
1995 Master Builders Association Award Excellence in Housing
1994 HIA Award ‘The Bellevue’, Hurstville
1992 Master Builders Association Award Excellence in Housing
1990 HIA Award Top Homes
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Meriton meticulously oversees all parts of the development process including site acquisition, design, construction, sales, marketing and interior design.
For the best outcomes, Meriton’s strict site selection ensures that projects are located close to transport, education, employment and retail hubs.
Meriton’s town planners, engineers and architects work closely with councils and governments to develop award-winning,
sustainable mixed-use developments that enrich existing local communities
Our seamless integration of apartments, retail and commercial spaces create cutting-edge environments in which to live, work and play, with robust connections to surrounding infrastructure.
From saw-tooth roofs to towering pillars of glass, Meriton apartments successfully integrate with local communities while standing tall as shining examples of exceptional design.
IN-HOUSE EXPERTISEOur in-house team has been developing the very best in apartment living for over 5 decades. With this extensive experience, Meriton understands what it takes to provide market-leading development solutions that successfully respond to local environments and capitalise on their prime locations.
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DBI DESIGNSOLEIL, BRISBANE CBD
NATION FENDER KATSALIDIS WORLD TOWER, SYDNEY CBD
TONY CARO ARCHITECTSALTITUDE, PARRAMATTA
HARRY SEIDLERMERITON TOWER, SYDNEY CBD
Some of Meriton’s influential collaborators include...
SJB, DKO, HANNAH TRIBE, FOX JOHNSTON
THE GALLERY, ROSEBERY
SJBPAGEWOOD GREEN, PAGEWOOD
SJBSURFERS PARADISE
OCEAN GOLD COAST
CRONE PARTNERSLIGHTHOUSE, DEE WHY
APARTMENT LEADER IN QUALITY
AND DESIGNMeriton partners with outstanding international and local
architects to continuously raise the bar of design.
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A WINNING FORMULA
Our apartments are designed to make life easier, more comfortable and more convenient, both inside and out. To complement a healthy, active lifestyle, Meriton offers a significant suite of resort-style facilities across our range of developments.
Meriton customers know exactly what to expect from theirproperty because we consistently deliver a high level ofamenity at every single development. Our winning formulaprovides everyone with peace of mind when buying aMeriton apartment.
We provide the following value-added facilities at all projects:
> Aquatic centres with heated indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna
> Outdoor podium pools
> Fully equipped gymnasiums
> Children’s playgrounds and parklands
> Childcare centres
> BBQ facilities
> Manicured, landscaped gardens
> Onsite retail precincts
> Onsite security and maintenance
> Dedicated onsite Building Manager
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Integrated air conditioning
EYE FOR DESIGN
Our passion for innovative design is at the core of what we do. Meriton’s architects and interior designers canvas the latest trends while ensuring our apartments stand the test of time.
Contemporary and luxurious, our apartments are spacious and filled with natural light, optimising views through expansive windows.
The quality of our interior finishes continuously evolve, sourced from superior domestic and international suppliers. A careful balance of comfort and durability create timeless apartments which form a place to call home.
Meriton apartments feature:
> Large format tiles
> Porcelain & smokey mirrored splashbacks
> Handcrafted stainless steel ‘SMEG’ and ‘BOSCH’ European appliances
> Caesarstone benchtops
> Soft-close polyurethane cabinetry
> Luxurious freestanding baths
> Integrated air conditioning throughout
> Designer wall-mounted toilet and basin suites
porcelain splashbacks
LARGE FORMAT tiles
Caesarstone benchtops
timeless colour choices
Italian appliances
Soft-close Polyurethane cabinetry
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A Holistic Approach
At Meriton, we understand whatmakes a successful development.It takes a carefully crafted, richand vibrant mix of commercial,residential and retail space to createthe sustainable communities of ourfuture. These sustainable communitiespromise strong returns for everystakeholder, including investorsand retailers, while enriching localcommunities and enhancing thelifestyle of our residents.
Meriton’s extensive and unparalleledexpertise gained from over 56 yearsof development experience acrossAustralia means we know how tostrike the right balance at everydevelopment site – turning challengesinto fresh opportunities where otherssee obstacles.
We strive to identify opportunities atprime locations to ensure we achieveour objectives and deliver the bestoutcomes for all parties we engagewith. Our developments promise easyaccess to employment hubs, transport,education and shops and are completewith Meriton’s unique tailoredapartment solutions which helpscustomers buy, manage, rent, and sellproperty at all stages of the process.This 360-degree, fully integratedapproach to our development projectsdrives financial, community andlifestyle benefits for the long-term. Over 56 years
of history under the same name
and founder
100% construction completion
on every project
We can offer a low cost mortgage loan with a
fixed interest rate up to two years
We provide an on-site Building
Manager to maintain developments and
manage apartments for investors
Extensive portfolio
of investors
We have built over 75,000 partmentsacross Sydney, Brisbane
and the Gold Coast
Alternative financing solutions to the major banks
Comprehensive knowledge of your
building and suburb to help you when the time is right
Each apartment development is an
evolution in quality and design, driven
by an understanding of future standards and the way people want to live.
We are constantly striving to improve the quality of service for
our investors
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WE BELIEVE IN OUR
PRODUCTAt Meriton, we believe in our ownproduct – which means we seethe value in creating high-qualityapartments in some of Australia’smost desirable locations. That’sexactly why Meriton boasts Australia’slargest privately owned rentalportfolio with more than 4,500 apartments owned and managed in-house.
Meriton Property Management alsomanages a further 3,000 apartmentson behalf of private investors,bringing our entire property portfolioto a total of 6,500 apartments across50 different development sitesaround Australia.
Meriton’s longevity in the market andunrivalled experience as developerand builder means we know how tosustain the highest rental yield forinvestors through dedicated buildingmanagement and our decades of leasing experience in local markets.
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MERITON MANAGESOVER 7,500RENTAL APARTMENTS ACROSSMORE THAN 50 DEVELOPMENTS
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RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS
With 15 years’ experience inthe childcare sector, Meritonhas already built 26 childcarecentres and is planning anadditional 4 centres withinfuture developments,accommodating a total of2,700 children.
Working with reputable childcareoperators, Meriton helps satisfyincreasing demand for childcare bydeveloping market leading facilitiesthat benefit our residents andsurrounding families.
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As Meriton continues to focus on mixed-use developments as a means to deliver real value to investors, residents, and surrounding communities – our prowess in the field of construction, design, and managing quality retail and com-mercial centres is paramount to unlocking the maximum potential for every site location.
Home to over 230 retailers and businesses across seven precincts which provides over 1000 jobs.
Meriton’s existing portfolio spans major economic zones such as Sydney CBD, Chatswood CBD, Parramatta CBD and the suburban hubs of Bondi Junction, Mascot, South-port, and the Gold Coast.
Retail is located within major apartment developments which provides access to thousands of apartment tenants and brings high visitor traffic from the popular Meriton Suites.
In proximity to residential accommodation, education, andtransport hubs, Meriton developments are fully integratedwith surrounding communities which makes our retail andcommercial spaces highly sustainable.
We lease to national chains and boutique owner-operatorswhich creates a convenient and varied shopping experience and contributes to the area’s economic growth with new amenities and thousands of additional employ-ment opportunities.
Meriton’s 100% completion record for all projects offerscertainty to our retail and commercial tenants that leases will commence on time.
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Zetland, Sydney
Launching with just 26 apartments at Bondi Junction in 2003, Meriton is now the largest Australian owner-operator of hotel apartments in the country. We offer 4,491 apartments across 17 locations in Brisbane, Sydney and the Gold Coast.
This phenomenal growth is as a result of complete internal control from design and construction, to fit out and management. Our unrivalled consistency is a key selling point to frequent travellers.
Offering exceptional value for money, these spacious apartments are beautifully furnished and include kitchen, lounge and dining rooms, and laundries. Creature comforts include free Wi-Fi, pool and gymnasium access, and hotel concierge.
In 2014, Meriton Suites won a record 22 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards, making it the most awarded hotel chain in the country. Meriton World Tower, Sydney’s tallest accommodation, took out first place as the number one ‘Family Hotel’ in Australia and in the South Pacific, placing third overall in the world.
Travellers’ Choice accolades:
> Top 5 Hotel in Australia
> Top 25 Hotel in the Asia Pacific
> Best Family Hotel in Australia
> Top 10 Romance Hotel in Australia
> Top 20 Luxury Hotel in Australia
> Top 10 Value for Money Hotel in Australia
New locations coming soon# of Suites
Pagewood Green NSW 200Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 304Sydney Olympic Park NSW 188Surfers Paradise QLD 319Total 1011
Expansion of existing sites
Parramatta, Charles & George
NSW 245
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“ For more than a decade, Meriton Suites has led the way in apartment-style hotel accommodation.” Harry Triguboff
NSW
World Tower, Sydney CBD
Pitt Street, Sydney CBD
Kent Street, Sydney CBD
Campbell Street, Sydney CBD
Bondi Junction, Sydney
Parramatta, Sydney
North Ryde, Sydney
Mascot, Sydney
Heschel Street, Brisbane CBD
Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD
Broadbeach, Gold Coast
North Sydney, Sydney
Southport, Gold Coast
Chatswood, Sydney
QLD
Meriton SuitesAustralia’s most awarded hotel brand
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A sustainable approach
Meriton takes care and pride in the way we design and build to ensure the least possible impact on the environment.
We work closely with councils, governments and suppliers to deliver on our commitment to environmental best practice, taking each development to new levels of sustainability.
Not only does this protect our precious environment through a smaller carbon footprint, it also results in significantly lower strata levies and utility bills.
All Meriton developments comply with Australia’s NatHERS, BASIX and Ecologically Sustainable Development principles, including features such as:
Energy-efficient lighting and appliances
Water-saving fixtures and fittings
Rain/stormwater harvesting
Rooftop solar panels
Rooftop gardens
Cycleways and walking tracks
Community Spirit
At Meriton, we are committed tomaking a difference to the livesof others and contributing tolocal communities. In line with ourvalues and Meriton’s strong senseof community spirit, we’re alwayslending a hand to support vitalcommunity organisations in theareas we build.
Each year, we invest millions of dollarsacross a range of charities and organisationscovering health, education, sports, safety,local communities and the arts.
Resulting from our efforts to givesomething back to local communities, wehave enhanced environments by buildingpublic parklands, interactive playgrounds,installing public artworks and providingrecreational barbeque facilities.
Some of the charities, organisationsand community initiatives Meriton has supported include: > Our Big Kitchen > New South Wales and Queensland Police Force > Griffith University, Queensland > Westmead Children’s Hospital > Film and music festivals
> Women’s International Zionist Organisation
> The Bowel Cancer Foundation
> Australian Red Cross
> Buy A Bale
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Suburb Usage Totals
Bondi Junction Residential 42
Dee Why Residential 351
Gold Coast, Surfers Paradise
Residential and Hotel Suites 722
Lidcombe Residential and Hotel Suites 1,426
Little Bay Residential 362
Macquarie Park Residential 1,321
Mascot Residential and Hotel Suites 1,131
Pagewood Residential and Hotel Suites 3,336
Parramatta Residential and Hotel Suites 986
Rosebery Residential 705
Sydney CBD Hotel Suites 304
Warriewood Residenial 22
Waterloo Residential 80
Zetland Residential 264
Total Residential and Hotel Suites 11,052
The Retreat, Lidcombe
The Gallery - Coco Collection, Rosebery
A strong future pipeline
With over 4,500 apartments currently under construction, and a further 11,000 to be developed, Meriton’s pipeline is one of the biggest in Australia.
We play a leading role in shaping the cities of tomorrow, developing integrated communities in some of the country’s emerging property hotspots.
Our development pipeline of approximately $11.1 billion, positions Meriton well to continue being Australia’s number one supplier of quality and value apartments for years to come.
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Sydney NSW, Australia 2000
Phone +61 2 9287 2888 [email protected]
Information images and artist impressions of exterior and interiors are intended as an introduction to the Meriton Group of Companies only. The information, dimensions, specifications, inclusions, landscaping and materials may vary depending on the project.
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