Real-Life Stories, Real Savings — Proof Buying Is Better Than Renting with Meriton

As we wrap up another year, Meriton is paving the way for a bold, new beginning in 2026 – one where owning your dream home becomes more tempting than ever.

Led by visionary Harry Triguboff, a man with a long-standing passion for helping Australians claim their slice of paradise, Meriton has rewritten the rules of real estate.

A long history of backing buyers

Decades ago, when banks turned their backs on women seeking loans, Harry stepped in – well before anyone else recognised their worth. He believed in this untapped market, offering women the chance to buy their own apartments without discrimination or red tape.

“When I finance buyers myself, I have more leverage,” Harry says.

“We have countless stories of second chances – of the buyers the banks turned away but we welcomed with open arms.”

“Once these people have a place to call home, they’ll defend it with everything they’ve got.”

“And unlike banks, Meriton has kept bad debt to a minimum – proving that with passion and integrity, you can do things differently.”

The opportunity right now

Right now, Meriton Property Finance is offering Australia’s lowest 2-year fixed interest rate at just 3.5%.

“We have renters, particularly in our Pagewood development, that now choose to buy rather than renewing their lease,” Harry said.

“With government incentives being a drawcard for first homebuyers, all our projects have had increased sales in that market.”

“We are finishing the year on a high which is holding us in good stead for a strong start to 2026.”

Real stories from Pagewood

Pagewood resident Carla Clark spent six years renting at Pagewood, never imagining she could be a homeowner. But everything changed the day she met a woman in the park, glowing with pride about owning her first property.

“I never thought I would buy,” Carla admits. “As a single mother with two young kids, I’ve felt overlooked.”

“But Harry’s story and his simple straightforward process changed everything for me.”

“The Meriton sales team sat down with me and not only worked out how I could afford it. They showed me that financially I would be better off owning rather than renting,” she said.

The proof: rent vs own

As an example, a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit at Pagewood Green’s Marigold, with two parking spaces, will cost $1,005,000. To rent that same apartment: $1,100 per week.

Less money lost on rent, more invested in your future – more power to you.

And someone who used that power is Vitaly Pavlenko. Vitaly first moved into Pagewood in 2021 and rented with his family. Two years later he bought a unit in his son’s name at Uccello. Most recently, he bought two apartments in Cezanne with Meriton’s vendor finance—one in his name, the other in his daughter’s name.

“We absolutely love this area,” Vitaly said.

“My daughter used to have to get two trains to school and a walk at either end which took 1.5 hours. Now she is at Sydney Girl’s High School. I pick her up at 3.00pm and we are home by 3.15pm.”

“I feel a strength of community and even my dog loves being here. We are very, very happy. Buying with Meriton was a very smooth process.”

A confident start to 2026

So, this isn’t just a story about real estate, or the man who changed how real estate works. It’s about rewriting your future with confidence, and a little bit of daring. Let 2026 be your year to shake things up.