Thanks for all the helpful advice, I think I'll ship as much as we can in terms of baby and kids stuff then. Yes, not looking forward to arriving in August with a baby. I'm hoping the apartment has kitchen stuff, a washing machine and a fridge freezer, at least that'll help to begin with. We really don't know much at this stage.
If anyone can advice where is best to shop cheaply for food/ groceries and nappies that would be good.
Also, ideas on a reliable car hire company (that will lend us child car seats perhaps) until we are able to buy our own car?Thanks