@ dweller
Yes they do pay freight allowance but is not too much, about 2500 QR. I think we are getting used to the idea of departing with our stuff. It's just the fact that it's all just a few months old and we spent quite a few on it, but I have been told that the house we are moving to is fully furnished with brand new furniture so it should be ok.

@ ellie.d
That is exactly why my wife wants to bring some of our stuff to make it more homely and nice. But it looks like we are going to have to sell most of our stuff in the UK. We have just had a quote from an UK based shipping company for £2.5 approx to ship our stuff. We are also in the North West.
We are really looking forward to this move, very excited but a bit scared at the same time.

Take care everyone and thanks for your help