Celebrate Freedom with 10% OFF on CAclubindia Pro Membership. Subscribe Now!

Capital gain exemption using renovation of existing house

1819 views

Save Share

Join Us Follow Us Add as Source

Ignesius

Student

62 Points Posted on 01 November 2023

Dear Experts

I have sold an empty site and gained a long-term capital gain of about 10 lacs this year.

Now, I have only one existing house that was built about 16 years ago, and it needs to be renovated.

Can I use the 10 lacs in the renovation of this existing house and claim it as an exemption under 54F?

Renovation means repairs, painting, very minor modifications, and making it livable now, not constructing a new floor.

Note :- ChatGPT gave this answer :-

Renovation: In addition to purchasing a new property, you can also use the capital gains to renovate an existing house. The renovation should result in substantial improvements to the house. The exemption can be claimed if the renovation is completed within three years from the date of sale.

Thank you for the help. Ignesius

Replies (2)

Quick Summary

A homeowner sold a site, realising a £10 lakh long-term capital gain. They wish to use this gain to renovate their 16-year-old existing house, rather than buying a new property, to claim an exemption under Section 54F. The renovation would involve repairs, painting, and minor modifications to make the house habitable. The user is seeking clarification on whether such renovations qualify for the exemption, especially if it's not a new construction.