Investing in old house

Is it necessary to invest in new property to avail capital gains exemption or one can invest in old property also to avail the same?

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This discussion explores whether investing in an old property qualifies for capital gains exemption under Section 54. The consensus is that the law does not explicitly require the property to be new, suggesting that older properties are indeed eligible for this tax benefit.

YES CERTAIN

Not clear.

It is not specified in Section 54 that the property should be new. 

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