Living In The Sun – Florida property sales and real estate services in the Sunshine State including, Kissimmee, Orlando and Disney

Here we have collated links and information for the most asked questions, from "what's the weather like today" to "How do I get my pet there?"

The internet is such a good source of information, so just click on a link and find the information you need. If you're not on the net, or can't find it, give us a call.

News	Important phone numbers	Pets	Currency/Finance
Insurance	Removals

News

You can see the latest news and weather via www.floridalink.com

There are also links to:-

Airlines jobs colleges city maps web cams TV stations Guides Hospital Local Govt

A good site with lots of other links which should be useful.

Important phone numbers

Fire/Police/Ambulance 911

Consumer Helpline 800-342-2762

Consumer Protection 727-464-6200

Dept. of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

Drivers License, Tag & Title, Office Locations 727-725-7944

Federal Info Center

Florida Highway Patrol 727-469-5959

IRS Tax Info Line 800-829-1040

Lost Pet Hotline 727-582-2604

Post Office Info 800-275-8777

Social Security Info 800-772-1213

State of Florida Info 727-893-2121

Weather 813-645-2506

Advice on moving to Florida can be found on these sites:

www.usembassy.org.uk

www.immigration.gov

www.orlandoedc.com (Orlando Economic Department Commission)

www.britishinamerica.com

www.sunnybrits.com

U.S. consulate:

           Operator Assisted Visa Information Service: Call 09055-444-546
           Monday through Friday, between 8.00 am and 8.00 pm, Saturday, between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm.
           The service is not available on British public holidays. Calls are charged at £1.30/min.

Pets

If you are planning to take your pets to and from Cyprus they will require a Pet Passport and you will have to arrange their Shipment. For help and information contact the Dept For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. Their web site is: -

www.defra.gov.uk
look for Pet Travel Scheme (or call 0870 421 1710 and Ask for an information pack)

Animal Airlines can help with shipment – they specialise in transporting Pets around the world. Ring for a free brochure.

ANIMAL AIRLINES
MILL LANE COTTAGE,
MILL LANE,
ADLINTON,
CHESHIRE, SK10 4LF
phone no: 01625 827414

Email: animalairlines@btconnect.com

Web: www.animal-airlines.com (in progress at the moment)

Currency/Finance

This is an area where you really can save a lot of money. We have links with an excellent company , and really do recommend you look into the currency movement aspects. Contact Halo Financial for details.

For a free currency converter click HERE

Conti Finance - another good source for a mortgage - just click on the link.

Insurance

The insurance cover we can provide includes a very good property policy, as well as health. It includes earthquake cover, not often included, and thankfully rarely used, but good peace of mind. Contact us for details.

Removals

Please let us know if you would like the contact number. We can then arrange for an exact quote to be provided for you.

Every year, Harrow Green International takes care of hundreds of moves for individuals and families leaving the UK for life in a new country, providing high-quality moving and storage services anywhere in the world. Email via the link to receive more information.

Harrow Green International

Mallard House

402, Roding Lane South

Woodford Green

Essex

IG8 8EY

Tel: 020 8551 9188

Fax: 020 8551 9199

E Mail: international@harrowgreen.com

For property in Florida (especally Orlando, Kissimmee, Davenport and Clermont) Greece, Alonissos, The Peloponnese, Skiathos, Skopelos, Zakinthos and Crete contact: John Goodwin - Tel: + 44 (0) 1590 626266

For Property in Cyprus, Croatia, Bulgaria, Italy & France contact: Steve Pearson - Tel: + 44 (0) 2380 879318

For Property in Spain and Turkey contact: Christina Harris - Tel: +44 (0) 1962 885602