Over 50 years, Meriton Group has grown to become Australiaâs largest and most successful residential developer, having built, sold and leased over 60,000 residential and serviced apartments across Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.ver 50 years, Meriton Group has grown to become Australiaâs largest and most successful residential developer, having built, sold and leased over 60,000 residential and serviced apartments across Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
3 Reasons Costco Has Membership Fees. Numerous critics say prices at Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST), the members-only, big box discount retailer, aren't competitive. Its membership fees â $55 per year for a basic card or $110 per year for a 2% cash back card â are also too high, they say. But Costco uses a subscription model of business for three reasons.
SHOP ONLINE. Non-members can shop on Costco's website to take advantage of the warehouse club's bargain prices on certain items. Gift cards, for example, can be purchased at a discount online without a membership -- currently, score a $100 iTunes gift card for $84.49.