Buying a home in Portlaoise (R32): sold prices and the checks to run
Portlaoise is the R32 Eircode routing area in County Laois. Here is what second-hand homes there have sold for, and what to check before you bid on one.
What homes in Portlaoise sell for
- Under €200k121
- €200k–€300k238
- €300k–€400k164
- €400k–€500k57
- €500k–€750k37
- €750k+11
Second-hand homes sold in the R32 Eircode area between 9 October 2025 and 9 October 2026, from the Property Price Register (PSRA, CC BY 4.0). Only sales the register records with an Eircode can be placed in an area — most second-hand sales, but few new builds — so new builds and sales not at full market price are left out.
What deserves a close read in County Laois
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What a VeriSale report checks for a Portlaoise home
Enter the address or its R32 Eircode and VeriSale runs 39 checks from public records, each graded A–F with what it means and what to ask. The sold-prices check uses the same R32 sales shown above.
Frequently asked questions
What do homes sell for in Portlaoise?
Second-hand homes in the R32 Eircode area (Portlaoise) sold for a median of €276,000 over the 12 months to October 2026, across 628 recorded sales on the Property Price Register. The middle half sold between €216,000 and €355,000.
Which Eircodes cover Portlaoise?
Eircodes beginning R32 are the Portlaoise routing area, in County Laois. The routing key is the first three characters of the Eircode; the last four identify the individual address.
What should I check before buying in Portlaoise?
For newer estates, the planning check shows what’s zoned and approved nearby. Homes near the Barrow floodplain deserve a close read of the flood check, and the south-east radon picture applies here too. Every purchase also warrants the core checks: planning history, title and registration, recent sold prices, the BER and the area profile.
What does a VeriSale report cost?
Searching is free: every search opens on a preview of the property — its overall grade and key checks — before you pay. The full report, all 39 checks graded, is €9.99; 3 reports for buyers comparing houses cost €24.99, to use within 12 months. The Land Registry folio details — registered owner, charges, rights of way and burdens — can be added for €9.99, or report and folio together cost €19.99.
Is a VeriSale report a survey or legal advice?
No. VeriSale compiles and grades public data so you walk into a purchase informed. It complements — never replaces — your surveyor and solicitor.
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