@zoonini – Yep, all the data is actually on the new server. Checked through Php admin, and all my posts, comments, media etc. are all there.
I was unaware I had to recreate all my default settings, as I thought the database held all that info – but yes I have now recreated all my main page links, the blog, the static home page and change my permalinks.
@govpatel – the permalinks were set to default initially.
Still nothing is being pulled. Any other thoughts? Permissions, versions?
Thanks again!
Kristina