Best Financial Group Ltd

23/08/2026

“Is it ever too late to take out cover?”

The answer? Sometimes, sadly, yes.

Once your health changes, your options can change too. Life, sickness or Critical illness Cover may become more expensive, certain conditions could be excluded, or in some circumstances cover may no longer be available at all.

When you are fit and healthy, it’s very easy to think** “I’ll sort it another day.”** You don’t need to wait until you think you need them.

Protection is generally easier to arrange before life gives you a reason to want it.

Spend what you can afford. Protect what matters. ❤️

23/08/2026

04/08/2026

“People rarely wake up excited to arrange a mortgage or buy insurance. They wake up wanting a home, security, choices and peace of mind. My job is simply to help them protect the life they’re building.”….Ian Wicks Founder Best Financial Group Ltd

Meet Ian Wicks 👋

Ian has spent nearly 40 years helping clients make confident financial decisions, but he’ll be the first to tell you that his job isn’t really about mortgages or insurance…

It’s about people.

Whether you’re buying your first home, moving up the property ladder, protecting your family’s lifestyle or planning for later life, Ian believes everyone deserves advice that is honest, personal and free from jargon.

His philosophy is simple:

🏡 Helping you buy your dream home… and helping you keep it.

Unlike advisers who simply arrange a mortgage, Ian looks at the bigger picture. Because if illness, injury or the unexpected affects your income, even the perfect mortgage can become the wrong mortgage.

That’s why you’ll often hear him say:

“Your Income gives you a seat at the home-buying table.”

Away from work, Ian is a proud husband, dad and grandfather (Pops), a lifelong West Ham supporter, a keen cricketer with St John’s Billericay CC, and someone who genuinely enjoys building long-term friendships with his clients. Many started as customers… and became friends.

His advice isn’t about selling products. It’s about helping families and business owners make informed decisions so they can enjoy life with confidence, whatever tomorrow brings.

Because getting the keys is only half the story. Keeping them is what really matters.

📞 If you’d like a friendly chat, Ian would love to hear your story.

Ian Wicks

‼️ Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other loan secured on it.

13/07/2026

A poor credit score shouldn’t mean the end of your homeownership goals. 🔑

When Wayne’s old promotional rate came to an end, he was worried about what the future looked like. But instead of settling for less, our team worked behind the scenes to secure a brilliant new ratesaving him an incredible £200 a month!

No matter your circumstances, we’re here to chase down the best options for you and keep you informed every single step of the way.

Thinking about remortgaging but worried about your credit rating? Let’s chat. 👇
🔗 www.wearebest.uk

‼️ Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other loan secured on it.

10/07/2026

Imagine your GP signed you off work for 6 months tomorrow. 🛑

No warning. No preparation. Just reality.

Would your life carry on comfortably, or would you immediately start panicking about the bills?

Most of us know exactly what we earn, but very few know how long we could survive without it. Income protection isn't about scaring you - it's about making sure you have choices when life gets unpredictable. Because the last thing you need when focusing on recovery is financial stress.

Don't wait for the "what if" to become reality. Protect your tomorrow, today. ✨
👉 www.wearebest.uk

06/07/2026

A reminder that not every mortgage or protection conversation has to be scary.

Most people think they'll be quizzed on rates, percentages and financial jargon.

In reality, our conversations usually start with:

"Tea or coffee?"

☕🏡

Ready for a mortgage chat that starts with coffee, not confusion?

‼️ Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other loan secured on it.

Let's have a chat. https://wearebest.uk/contact-best-mortgage-group/

01/07/2026

Well… we didn’t see this coming! 😳⚽

Yesterday we announced we’d be opening later on Monday because we were expecting (hoping) England to still be in the World Cup.

Instead, we are staring at an early exit after falling behind to DR Congo. Football has a habit of reminding us that nothing is guaranteed.

And that’s exactly the point.

We make plans based on what we expect to happen…

Life, however, doesn’t always stick to the script.

The unexpected isn’t negative thinking… it’s reality.

Hope for the best. Plan for the unexpected.

Let’s see how the remainder of the game plays out 🙏🏻

We don’t just help you get the keys… we help make sure you keep them. 🔑🏡

30/06/2026

Please ignore the above if we don’t get past DR Congo on 1st July🤦🏼‍♂️🙏🏻

02/06/2026

Is it just us, or does being an adult feel increasingly expensive? 🫠

Energy bills. Mortgage payments. Rent. Food shopping. Insurance. The list never seems to get any shorter.

Most of us spend our time trying to make our money go further, but how often do we think about protecting the income that pays for everything in the first place?

We've written a new blog about the realities of modern adult life, the cost of living, and why income protection matters more than many people realise.

Have a read 👇
https://wearebest.uk/being-an-adult-is-expensive/

02/06/2026

Cohabiting survival guide #2

When all the grown up stuff of moving in together becomes the norm and talking of finances becomes the main topic of conversation morning, noon and night, an element of boredom can be a thing and cause some strain.

We strongly recommend something as simple as going for a long walk. Then if you both like it, try going together.

More tips and guidance to follow