I agree with Helloqatar. It really depends what makes you feel at home. I had to make the same decision last year, and I really regretted leaving behind some of my stuff. It all depends if you will spend ALOT of time at home or not. Whether you will cook or not, etc etc. I for one recommend you bring your good quality bedding, as here it is expensive, and your laptop. Stuff is more expensive here (clothing, and in general good quality stuff).

I used to not care alot about thread count etc..... and now I have at least 40 sets...scattered around the world :) that I can't do much with. But I had to recently buy a duvet set....OH MY LORD! I spent a fortune. So bring the stuff you really care about being good quality with you.

And hey, if you want to chat on skype, drop me an e-mail through my contact page and I'll send you my skype name. Maybe I can be of help, or at least get you in contact with a friend I have (also from the UK) who might be able to give you some details.

Ciao